Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Greenwood (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Bonus

401k Matching

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for Franklin Animal Clinic at Greenwood Park. Responsibilities include triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of experience, ability to restrain animals, and strong teamwork. Benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and provide nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Manage medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

Pet restraint

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivation

Job description

Company Description

The Franklin Animal Clinic at Greenwood Park is a well-established, progressive, family friendly and fast paced two doctor small-animal practice located in Greenwood, Indiana. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and more.

The Franklin Animal Clinic at Greenwood Park is in Greenwood, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis with a population of 60,812. Greenwood is in Johnson County and is one of the best places in Indiana to live. Many families and young professionals live in Greenwood. The County public schools are highly rated, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include Museums, Theaters, Shopping, Hiking, Golfing, Parks, and other family friendly attractions etc.). Greenwood is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

As a part of the Alliance Animal Health family, you’ll have opportunities to progress clinically and professionally through education and leadership training.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $15-$18/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.