Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Overnights

Allianceanimal; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Allianceanimal in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for overnight shifts. Responsibilities include pet restraint, managing medical cases, and assisting in surgeries. An ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience and a compassionate nature. We offer competitive compensation, paid vacation, and continuing education allowances. Join our dedicated team in providing optimal care to our community's pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage for incoming patients.
• Collection and processing of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of hospitalized cases.

Skills

Pet restraint

Triage incoming patients

Collection and analysis of lab samples

Management and nursing care

Effective communication

Surgical preparation and assistance

Anesthetic management

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Overnights

• Full-time

Since 2005, Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln has been our community’s trusted go‑to emergency vet! From the very beginning, our vision has been to create a caring, family environment within our clinic walls. Our team has been here since its inception, nurturing a culture of compassion, empathy, and togetherness that extends to pets and their parents.

Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln is a well‑established, progressive, fast‑paced, after‑hours emergency practice. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including emergency surgery, in‑house diagnostics, digital full body radiology, ultrasonography, and medical urgent emergent services. We believe in delivering prompt, compassionate care when it matters most.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday – Friday: 6 pm to 7 am
• Saturday from 12 noon and closing Monday at 7 am

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.

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on‑time and ready to work.
• Weekend and overnight availability required.
• Compassionate and calm team‑player.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low‑stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in assisting with sample collection – include blood, urine, and fecal collection.
• Ability to properly set‑up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• A self‑starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

This is an overnight position

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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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