Experienced Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Windham, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Our Veterinary Assistants begin at an entry level position. A typical day requires lots of stocking and cleaning of the entire hospital. As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required. You will at times also interact with pets and their owners; thus customer service skills are key. You will work directly with the rest of our veterinary team to assure patients and clients receive the best care possible.
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:
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
- Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance ones knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
- A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent and must be 18 years of age or older
Desired Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1-year experience preferred
- Flexible scheduling Monday through Friday
- A willingness to grow in the Veterinary field
- Avimark experience
- Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital
Additional Information :
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: closing shift are Closed on Weekends!!
Pay:$13-15/hr based on experience
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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- 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)
*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age Color Race Religion Sex Disability Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
Alliance Animal Health was founded in 2017 based on the need for a new service model in the veterinary industry. The approach was to create a true partnership model that would help veterinarians by removing the stress of managing the business side of the practice and giving them the b ... View more
