Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking animal hospital dedicated to providing quality veterinary care. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care, from triaging incoming patients to assisting in surgeries. This position offers opportunities for professional growth through interactive training and continuing education. Enjoy a supportive environment where your skills and compassion for animals will make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you're passionate about animal health and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, and strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and administer medications.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance Experience

Communication Skills

Pet Restraint

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Animal Hospital of Avon - Veterinary Assistant

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 emphasizing client collaboration and education. Together, we create the best plan that works for your pet and your family.

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.
• Opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development, whether you're enhancing your current skills or aiming for the next career move.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16-$20/hr

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees
• Paid Bereavement, Parental Leave, and other benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional benefits such as Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc., may be available
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory background check

*Note: some benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time status.