Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimalhealth; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Liability insurance

401k & matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Allianceanimalhealth is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant to support medical and hospitalized cases, perform restraint, collect labs, radiographs, and assist with anesthesia. You will communicate treatment plans clearly to clients and assist with surgical prep and anesthesia management.

You must be able to restrain pets, handle lab work, histories, and radiographs. We offer ongoing hands-on and virtual training, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as veterinary technician/assistant.
• Must be able to restrain pets properly.
• Proficient in sample collection, history taking, lab tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-motivated with desire to expand knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and provide nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform radiographs.
• Assist with anesthesia management and surgical preparation.
• Administer medications and clearly communicate treatment plans to clients.

Skills

Pet restraint

Team player

Strong communicator

Sample collection

Medical histories

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivated

1+ year experience

Job description

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.

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant with 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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)

*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/.