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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Medication Administration #Diagnostic Imaging #Triage #Nursing Care #Client Communication #Medical Care #Pet Care #Surgical Preparation #Anesthesia Monitoring

Quick overview

Key duties involve handling pets, triaging patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, performing diagnostic imaging, and providing nursing care for hospitalized cases. Assistants will also prepare for surgery, assist with procedures, manage anesthesia, and effectively communicate treatment plans to clients.

Requirements summary

Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and demonstrate qualities such as compassion, calmness, teamwork, multi-tasking, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in sample collection, medical history taking, lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is considered a bonus.

TeamworkCompassionMedication AdministrationMedical History TakingNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationMulti-TaskingAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic Management

Job description

Company DescriptionSantee Animal Hospital is where compassionate care meets wagging tails, happy purrs, and a whole lot of heart.
We’ve been proudly serving pets and their people in our community for over 20 years, offering everything from routine checkups to advanced medical care — and plenty of treats along the way.
Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, licensed technicians, and support staff who treat every patient like family.Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 5 PMAt Santee Animal Hospital, we believe in top-quality medicine delivered with kindness, clear communication, and a smile.
Whether it’s a wellness visit, an unexpected illness, or just a nail trim, we’re here to make sure tails keep wagging and cats keep purring.Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:Pet restraint, triage 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, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationPay Range:$15-$18/hr depending on experience We offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401k

Supplemental Insurance

FSA

HSA

Tuition Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

401K Matching Program

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Veterinary Assistant

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