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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Surgery #Preventive Care #Triage #Endoscopy #Dentistry #Anesthesia Monitoring #Radiographs #Veterinary Assistant #CVA

Quick overview

The veterinary assistant is responsible for providing nursing care, performing diagnostic imaging, and assisting with surgical procedures. They must also manage patient triage, collect lab samples, and communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a veterinary setting and possess strong communication and multi-tasking skills. Proficiency in pet restraint, laboratory testing, and anesthesia monitoring is highly preferred.

TeamworkCompassionMulti-taskingTriageRadiographyMedication administrationClient communicationNursing careLaboratory testingDiagnostic imagingSurgical preparationLab sample collectionMedical history takingPet restraintAnesthetic management

Job description

Company DescriptionPlum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor small animal practice with a near-by outpatient clinic.
Plum Creek offers many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness and Preventive Care, Illness and Urgent Care, Surgery, Endoscopy, Acupuncture, Dentistry, Cold Therapy Laser, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Boarding, Grooming, and more.
We are proud to be a 25-year AAHA-Certified hospital.Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is just east of Crete, Illinois near the Indiana border with our outpatient clinic just 7.8 miles away in Dyer, Indiana.
Our limited-service outpatient clinic provides doctors and staff the ability to enjoy variety while the records and clients are shared between locations.
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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 InformationPay Range: Beginning at $16 - $19/hr dependent on experienceWe 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

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

FSA

HSA

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Supplemental insurance

Employee assistance program

Sick time

Referral bonus program

Tuition assistance program

Uniform allowance

401k matching program

Liability insurance

Paid bereavement program

Personal pet discounts

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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