Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Animal Care Associates in Charleston, WV is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring while delivering compassionate care to a variety of small animals.

Join a team that emphasizes continuous learning, excellent client communication, and opportunities for continuing education and growth within a full-service hospital and boarding facility.

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.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Note: may be exposed to odors, noises, bites, scratches and animal waste.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Pet Restraint

Sample Collection

Medical Histories

Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring

Job description

Animal Care Associates is a full-service animal hospital and boarding facility that has been treating pets in the Charleston, WV area since 1984.We set a standard for excellent veterinary care that is unsurpassed. In fact, we are the only veterinarians in the Charleston area accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. We offer a variety of services including wellness exams, surgery, in-house diagnostics, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and much more.

At our practice, we treat more than just cats and dogs. We are a leading veterinary care provider in the area for birds we well as exotic and pocket pets. We see uncommon companion animals like birds, lizards, snakes, sugar gliders, and hedgehogs as well as more common pocket pets like rabbits, hamsters, and ferrets.

In West Virginia you have the opportunity to enjoy numerous activities. Our state offers: hiking, scenic bike trails, white water rafting, skiing, and beautiful state and national parks for exploring. If you are into fine arts, there are symphony and ballets for your viewing pleasure.

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

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• 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 background check.

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

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