Part-time Veterinary Assistant

Heartland-Pet-Hospital; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Heartland Pet Hospital in Bellevue, Nebraska is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a part-time role. The position supports triage, lab work, imaging, patient care, and client communication, with opportunities to grow into a full-time position over time.

You’ll join a family-focused team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats, with training and ongoing development, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience in veterinary assistant duties.
• Willing to learn and grow within the clinic and keep a positive attitude.
• Communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging, nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans to clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Compassionate

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Pet Restraint

Lab Work & Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring (bonus)

Self-Starter

Job description

Heartland Pet Hospital is a family-focused general practice that provides exceptional care to pets and their people. Here at Heartland, we believe animals play an essential role in family life and deserve the utmost levels of our attention. Our team - led by a devoted husband and wife duo - delivers high-quality medical and preventative care to companion animals in Bellevue, Nebraska, and surrounding communities. Every team member, from our receptionist to techs, provides professional and compassionate service to our new and longstanding clients. Heartland Pet Hospital has been a staple in the community for over twenty-five years and has long-standing relationships with customers and their children.

From preventative to emergency care, Heartland Pet Hospital is determined to get to a solution without taking shortcuts. Our practice offers physical exams along withvaccines for dogs and cats. Our extensive in-house lab services allow us to perform high-quality diagnostic testing with electrocardiogram anddigitalradiology technology. We provide surgeries including but not limited to dental cleanings,tumor and mass removal, spaying and neutering,orthopedic procedures,declawing,and more. Our team understands that pet health goes beyond physical performance, therefore we providebehavioral and nutritional counseling.

Part-Time Schedule: This position requires availability on the following days and hours:

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

Must have at least 1 year experience in veterinary assistant duties. Willing to learn and grow within our clinic and keep a positive attitude. May lead to a full-time position in the future. Communication and team work are a must here at Heartland Pet Hospital, we like for everyone to understand the "why," they are completing a task or providing client education to our wonderful clientele.

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience required.
• 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, andanesthesia 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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