Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role is vital in providing exceptional care for pets, supporting veterinarians, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. Enjoy a range of benefits including paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for continuing education. If you’re passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free exams and discounts for pets

Backup care support

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to maximize productivity and maintain patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and treatment options.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service experience

Job description

Bargersville Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center-Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Full-time

Franklin, IN

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We are a family of veterinary medical professionals that Thrives on providing a lifetime of integrative and progressive health care. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from wellness and preventative care to specialties like hospice care, surgical services, and services associated with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). We are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

As a Veterinary Assistant you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary Assistant experience required
• Ability to multi-task
• Great communication skills
• Works well on a team
• Willingness to help in reception when needed
• Previous customer service experience

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $15/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.