Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for patient care, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. With a strong focus on professional development, the company provides various training opportunities to help you grow your skills. If you're passionate about animal welfare and looking for a supportive workplace that values teamwork, this position is an excellent opportunity for you to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k & Matching

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be able to properly restrain pets and perform sample collection.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Compassion

Multi-Tasking

Communication

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

1+ years of experience as Veterinary Assistant

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Company Description

Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility. Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

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, and surgical preparation and assistance.

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

We’re looking for:

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

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
Ability to be confident around animals (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, or holidays.
Must have the mental capacity for reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language skills (English).
The environment has a moderately high noise level; ear plugs are available.
Sufficient ambulatory skills are required to perform duties.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity are necessary.
Exposure to animals that may bite, kick, scratch, and to hazards like anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medications is possible.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership via Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional benefits like Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses may be available
• Background check required for employment eligibility

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Laws prohibit discrimination based on age, color, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.