Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary practice in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide essential support in patient care and treatment. Responsibilities include monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting in surgical care, and maintaining clean environments. Candidates should enjoy working with animals and be willing to handle physical tasks like lifting and restraining. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals even when they are stressed or in pain.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in caring for animals after surgery.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.

Skills

Team player

Multitasking

Customer service

Ability to lift 40lbs

Experience with animals

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 there 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.
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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