Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Avon (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Avon seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide quality care and support for pets. The role involves direct patient care, effective communication with clients, and opportunities for professional growth through training. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing pet health and well-being.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus program

Continuing education allowance

Pet discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficiency in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team player

Multi-tasker

Strong communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Sample collection

Laboratory tests

Radiographs

Job description

Company Description

Led by Dr. Sarah Addison, the mission of Animal Hospital of Avon is to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client education, so they can provide the best care for their patients. The hospital offers wellness and vaccination programs, surgery, dental cleaning, and nutritional counseling.

The veterinarians and staff of Animal Hospital of Avon strive to provide quality and compassionate medicine with an emphasis on client collaboration and education. Together, we create the best plan that works for your pet and your family.

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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 master your current role or grow into the next step of your career, 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.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with a desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16-$20/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement and parental leave programs
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education allowance (applicable 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 such as pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc., may also be available

*Note: some benefits may only be available or may vary slightly for full-time versus part-time employment status.

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