Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Schedule

King's Mountain Animal Clinic; Collinsville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full medical benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Personal pet benefits

Paid Holiday's

Flexible work schedule with Sunday’s

Zusammenfassung

National Veterinary Associates' King’s Mountain Animal Clinic in Collinsville, VA is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and help with diagnostic tests and routine procedures.

We value reliability, compassion, and the ability to multitask. Benefits include medical, vacation, pet perks, and holiday time; willingness to lift up to 40 lbs is required; previous experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Self-starter, multitask, and team-oriented.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed/ill patients.
• 1+ years of experience preferred but not required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Aufgaben

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed/bathe animals.
• Answer phones and assist clients with their pets.

Kenntnisse

Self-starter

Multitask

Team player

Compassionate

Animal care

Jobbeschreibung

Veterinary Assistant position available at King’s Mountain Animal Clinic

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, compassionate, Experienced (at least 1 year experience) Veterinary Assistant to join our practice located in Collinsville, Virginia.

King’s Mountain Animal Clinic is an established, progressive, fast paced and dedicated animal hospital with hard a working, tenured, compassionate team. Most of the team members have been a part of King's Mountain family for 16 years or more.Our support staff consists of knowledgeable and passionate technicians, assistants and client service representatives who are a valuable asset to the veterinarians.They are the backbone of the exceptional care we provide to our patients. Veterinary Assistants help us meet our goal of providing high quality veterinary medicine with a standard of care that we require for our own pets.

We have digital dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, digital radiography, and in-house Idexx laboratory. We provide advanced dentistry along with an extensive variety of surgeries to our patients .

Benefits will include: (Full Time only)

Full medical benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Personal pet benefits

Paid Holiday's

Flexible work schedule with Sunday's off

We are located in the beautiful southern Piedmont section of the state. We are only 18 miles from the North Carolina state line, 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 4 hours to the coast, 2 miles form a trout stream, about 15 minutes form Philpott Lake, and about 25 minutes from Fairystone State Park. We have abundant walking and hiking trails throughout the area. We are only 35 miles from Smith Mountain Lake where there is 500 miles of shoreline to explore.

Qualifications

. Must be 18yrs old or older

· Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.

· Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.

· 1+ years of experience required

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.

. Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

. Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

.If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Job responsibilities:

. Assist with patient care and treatment

. Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery

. Maintain inventory and stocking

. Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims

· Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)

· Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment

· Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital

· Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision

· Feeding/bathing animals

· Answering phones

· Helping clients with their pets

If this sounds like you please send resume' to [e-mail].

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.