Overnight Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Urgent Pet Care is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Omaha location. This full-time overnight position involves various medical duties including triage, patient management, and communication with clients. Candidates should have prior experience and a compassionate demeanor to contribute to our focused care environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Experience in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Company Description

Urgent Pet Care, with 2 locations in the Omaha/Papillion area, is an AAHA accredited, growth - oriented, urgent care clinic that is making a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and team members. Our trained technicians, assistants, and client care individuals are dedicated to the mission and values that make us stand out in the community. We value new ideas, thoughts, and comments about current business procedures and future endeavors will continue to help us improve and grow our company.

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Job Description

• This is an overnight position**
  
  

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

• This is an overnight position**
  
  

We're Looking For

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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

• 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.
  
  

Requirements

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Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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