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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Background Check #Continuing Education #Triage #Preventative Care #Sample Collection #Dentistry #Veterinary Assistant #Boarding #Ultrasonography

Quick overview

Key duties involve managing incoming patients through triage, collecting and analyzing lab samples, performing diagnostic imaging, and providing nursing care for hospitalized cases. Assistants will also prepare for surgery, assist in procedures, manage anesthesia, and effectively communicate treatment plans to clients.

Requirements summary

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

TeamworkCompassionCommunicationMedication AdministrationSelf-StarterNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationSample CollectionMulti-TaskingCalmnessDiagnostic ImagingSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab AnalysisAnesthetic Management

Job description

Company DescriptionEastside Animal Health Center is a well-established, progressive, FAST paced 4 doctor small animal general practice located in Northwest Arkansas.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Laser-assisted Surgery, Dentistry, Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.Eastside Animal Health Center is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The proximity to Interstate 40 and I-49 allows for easy commute to Little Rock, and Fayetteville/Springdale.
Sebastian County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family!
Popular activities in the area include Hiking, Lake days, cycling, history museums, musical festivals, and street art.To learn more about us click here.
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 1-year 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 InformationWe 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.

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

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