Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; 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

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide essential support to our team. The role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and maintaining inventory. We value a self-starter who genuinely enjoys working with animals.

Candidates should be 18 years or older, and though prior experience is a plus, a passion for animal care is essential. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and able to manage stressed or ill animals.
• 1+ years of experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must meet physical demands, including lifting and restraining animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Collect history from clients about their pets.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in care after surgeries.
• Maintain inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Restrain animals during exams and treatments.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Animal Care

Customer Service

Teamwork

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

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.