Veterinary Assistant

Kettering Animal Hospital.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Dayton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care through various tasks including assisting with treatments and handling client communications. Candidates should ideally have experience with animals, be 18 or older, and exhibit the ability to multitask. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching plan. The role involves physical demands, such as handling animals and maintaining hygiene standards in the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to handle stressed or ill animals.
• 1+ years of experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Collect history from client about their pet.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in care after surgery.

Skills

Experience with animals

Team player

Multitasking ability

Physical stamina

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Collect history from client about their pet
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during exams, 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
• Fill medications the doctor prescribes
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years 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
• 1+ years of experience, but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40 lbs on own
• Walks or stands for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position
• Experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

National Veterinary Associates 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.