Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Dover, Delaware is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support a passionate team in providing high-quality care for animals. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, monitoring pets post-surgery, and maintaining the hospital environment.

The ideal candidate should love working with animals, excel in multitasking, and ideally have some experience. A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and a 401k is offered, making this an excellent opportunity for animal advocates.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter with ability to multitask.
• Enjoys working with animals and can handle stress.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience.
• Able to meet physical demands of lifting 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor and aid with animals after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and equipment.
• Restraining animals for procedures.
• Cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Customer service

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.
• 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.
• Customer service.
• 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.
• 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 40 lbs 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.