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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Urgent Care #Diagnostic Imaging #Triage #Preventative Care #Exotics #Ultrasound #Sample Collection #Emergency Services #Dentistry

Quick overview

Key duties involve comprehensive patient care including restraint, triage, sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing hospitalized cases, administering medications, and assisting with surgery and anesthesia management. The role also requires effective communication of treatment plans to clients.

Requirements summary

Candidates should possess a minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, demonstrating compassion, calmness, and the ability to work effectively as a team player while multitasking. Proficiency in sample collection, medical history taking, lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is considered a bonus.

Multi-taskingMedication AdministrationMedical History TakingNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationSurgical AssistanceAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic ManagementLab Sample Analysis

Job description

Company DescriptionThe Pet Doctor is a two-doctor general practice, small animal & some exotics veterinary hospital.
We offer a wide range of services to provide the best care for our patients including Preventative Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Services, Digital Radiology, High Speed Dentistry, Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, In-House Laboratory and Dental Imaging.
As pet owners ourselves, we know firsthand how important a pet is to their family!
And with more than 30 years proudly serving the veterinary needs of pets and owners in our community, our client's pets are family to us as well.
We are looking to add a passionate and motivate veterinary assistant to our dedicated medical care team!Our hours of operation are:Monday & Tuesday: 8am-8pmWednesday & Thursday: 9am-7pmFriday: 8am-8pmSaturday: 9am - 4pm for boarding pickupWe are closed on SundaysTo 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 and calm team player.Ability to multi-task.Strong communication skills.Must 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 ranges from $19-$22/hr depending on experience levelWe 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

Veterinary Assistant

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