Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Personal pet benefits

Paid Holiday's

Flexible work schedule with Sunday’s

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates' King’s Mountain Animal Clinic in Collinsville, VA is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and help with diagnostic tests and routine procedures.

We value reliability, compassion, and the ability to multitask. Benefits include medical, vacation, pet perks, and holiday time; willingness to lift up to 40 lbs is required; previous experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Self-starter, multitask, and team-oriented.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed/ill patients.
• 1+ years of experience preferred but not required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed/bathe animals.
• Answer phones and assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitask

Team player

Compassionate

Animal care

Job description

Veterinary Assistant position available at King’s Mountain Animal Clinic

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our practice located in Collinsville, Virginia.

King’s Mountain Animal Clinic is an established, progressive, fast paced and dedicated animal hospital with hard a working, tenured, compassionate team. Most of the team members have been a part of King’s Mountain family for 16 years or more. Our support staff consists of knowledgeable and passionate technicians, assistants and client service representatives who are a valuable asset to the veterinarians. They are the backbone of the exceptional care we provide to our patients. Veterinary Assistants help us meet our goal of providing high quality veterinary medicine with a standard of care that we require for our own pets.

We have digital dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, digital radiography, and in-house Idexx laboratory. We provide advanced dentistry along with an extensive variety of surgeries to our patients .

Benefits will include:

• Full medical benefits
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Personal pet benefits
• Paid Holiday's
• Flexible work schedule with Sunday’s off

We are located in the beautiful southern Piedmont section of the state. We are only 18 miles from the North Carolina state line, 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 4 hours to the coast, 2 miles form a trout stream, about 15 minutes form Philpott Lake, and about 25 minutes from Fairystone State Park. We have abundant walking and hiking trails throughout the area. We are only 35 miles from Smith Mountain Lake where there is 500 miles of shoreline to explore.

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Job responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.