Lead Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Were seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant with at least two years of leadership experience to join our dedicated and collaborative this role youll play a vital part not only in patient care but also in mentoring and leading our team of veterinary assistants and technicians to deliver top-notch service.
What Youll Do:
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Leading by example in daily technical duties and patient care
Providing guidance support and training to the technician and assistant team
Triage of incoming patients and effective pet restraint
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging and anesthetic monitoring
Surgical prep and assistance
Administering medications and managing treatment plans
Nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients about treatment plans and patient care
Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records
Collaborating with doctors to anticipate their needs and ensure smooth workflows
Please note: This position may involve exposure to unpleasant odors noises animal waste bites/scratches and contagious diseases.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
A seasoned Lead Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years of leadership experience
Minimum of two years experience as a veterinary assistant
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate others
Technical proficiency in all areas including exam rooms surgery dentals treatment/ICU
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to patient care
Compassion empathy and a commitment to practicing low-stress handling techniques
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 (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)
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 :
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
