Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
We are seeking compassionate Veterinary Assistants to join our medical care team! This is an entry-level position where on the job training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills be detail-oriented is excited and motivated to learn and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals!
Duties will include but are not limited to:
General housekeeping laundry sanitizing various medical areas sterilizing equipment and surfaces stocking of supplies animal restraint triage of incoming patients collection and analysis of lab samples diagnostic imaging management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability administration of medications venipuncture effective communication of treatment plans with clients surgical preparation and assistance and other routine supportive functions.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites scratches animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on interactive training and continuing development!
Qualifications :
Were Looking For:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to change between frequent sitting standing bending squatting crouching reaching and walking.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work some weekends.
- Experience with safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques would be ideal but not required.
- Collaborative team-player to ensure optimal patient care.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Strong reading comprehension and math skills at a high school graduate level or above.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities (with guidance).
- Professional communication skills both with peers and clients.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations with poise.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate for this position will be accountable responsible motivated proactive trustworthy and dependable.
Additional Information :
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health dental vision liability 401k & 401K matching program life & supplemental insurance HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts Holiday Pay Uniform Allowance Bonuses etc)
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement texting/outreach communication authorization physical requirements of the job and more please visit: Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
