PartTime Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary care is seeking an overnight Veterinary Assistant to manage animal patients during late hours. The role requires hands-on experience in veterinary practices, including pet restraint and triage, as well as strong communication skills. The position offers various employee benefits and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Life and Supplemental Insurance

Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Compassionate team player with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in sample collection and medical history processing is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include pet restraint, triage, and administration of medications.
• Must manage and provide care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Active involvement in surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Pet restraint

Job description

Job Description

_ We are looking to fill overnight 8 pm - 2 / 4 am positions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays_

** 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:
Qualifications

** 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 are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

_ We are looking to fill overnight 8 pm - 2 / 4 am positions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays_

** 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.

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/