Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Job 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 youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications :
Were looking for:
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1year experience preferred.
- Compassionate Calm Team Player MultiTasker and Strong Communicator
- 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!
- Selfstarter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time. Ability to be confident around animals (i.e. dogs cats birds reptiles etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.) Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours including working weekends evenings and/or holidays. Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning remembering mathematics and language ability (reading writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working. Ability to sit stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb as well as manipulate (lift carry move) up to 50 pounds. Requires good handeye coordination armhandfinger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite kick or scratch and on occasion may be exposed to anesthesia radiation biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.
Additional Information :
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health dental vision liability 401k & 401K matching program life & supplemental insurance HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral 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 ;
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
