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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Diagnostic Imaging #Triage #Surgical Care #Client Communication #Medical Care #Veterinary Assistant #Dental Care #Animal Hospital #Restraint

Quick overview

Key duties involve managing patient care, including restraint, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, nursing hospitalized cases, administering medications, and assisting with surgery and anesthesia. Assistants must also effectively communicate treatment plans to clients while handling potential exposure to unpleasant conditions and hazards.

Requirements summary

The ideal candidate should be an experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of one year of experience preferred, possessing qualities 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 AdministrationNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationMulti-TaskingCalmnessSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic ImagingSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic ManagementLab Sample Analysis

Job description

Company DescriptionPaws & Claws Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic located in Wilmington, NC that cares for cats and dogs, as well as all kinds of exotic animals and local injured wildlife.
The staff members at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital are always professional and courteous, and they strive to deliver the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for all of our highly valued patients.
We are totally committed to our clients and to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities.
The veterinarians at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, Dr.
Sam Smith, Dr.
Stephen Anderson, Dr.
Kelsey Weingartner, and Dr.
Katie Alewel all have a combined total of more than four decades of veterinary medical experience, and they have all the knowledge and expertise necessary to give your precious pets the quality medical care they need and deserve!
Whether it is your dog, cat, bird, reptile or small mammal that needs us, we will take special care to make sure that your pet’s visit is both comforting and effective.
We also provide high-class pet boarding facilities for when you are on vacation and need trustworthy care for your pet.To learn more about us visit Paws & Claws Animal Hospital !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 required.
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 Information*We kindly request that applicants do not contact the hospital directly via phone or email regarding this position.

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

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

401K Matching Program

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Veterinary Assistant

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