Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves hands-on responsibilities such as patient triage, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries, all while providing exceptional care to a variety of animals. With a focus on continuing education and professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are a calm, compassionate individual with a passion for animal care, this position offers a rewarding career path in a modern facility equipped with the latest technology.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Perform sample collection and assist in surgical preparation.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Pet Restraint

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Laboratory Testing Equipment

Job description

Company Description

PetCare Animal Hospital opened its doors in 1986 in the Blue Ash area of Cincinnati. In order to provide advanced veterinary services to a greater number of concerned pet owners, Dr. Hill and his staff opened a new satellite location in the Loveland area in June 2008. Having practiced in Cincinnati for 30 years, Dr. Hill and his team of veterinary technicians, assistants and receptionists have cared for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals throughout the tri-state area. Along with his full-time schedule caring for dogs, cats, birds and exotics at PetCare Animal Hospital, Dr. Hill is a staff veterinarian at the Newport Aquarium where he treats a variety of exotic animal species.

Dr. Hill and his staff at PetCare Animal Hospital are dedicated to the highest quality medical care and personalized service for you and your pet. Our modern facility is equipped with the latest veterinary medical care equipment. Dr. Hill keeps up-to-date on the latest veterinary medical techniques by attending frequent continuing education programs. The entire staff at PetCare Animal Hospital is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the trust you place in us by providing outstanding medicine and compassionate veterinary care for your dog, cat or exotic pet.

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 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.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker 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!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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.