Compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a veterinary assistant to support the care team with patient care, treatment, and hospital operations. The role involves monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting with post-surgical care, maintaining inventory, restraining animals during procedures, and assisting with routine diagnostics.

You will sterilize instruments, clean treatment areas, administer medications under supervision, feed and bathe animals, and assist clients with their pets.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years 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.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not 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.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Animal care

Communication with clients

Job description

National Veterinary Associates seeks a veterinary assistant to support the care team with patient care, treatment, and hospital operations. The role involves monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting with post-surgical care, maintaining inventory, restraining animals during procedures, and assisting with routine diagnostics.

You will sterilize instruments, clean treatment areas, administer medications under supervision, feed and bathe animals, and assist clients with their pets.