Veterinary Assistant

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Hartsdale (IN); On-site; USD 20,925 - 26,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. in Hartsdale, Indiana is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to provide support to veterinarians and ensure the highest quality care for pets. In this role, you will communicate with the veterinary team, interact with clients, and assist in surgeries and other veterinary procedures.

The position comes with a pay range of $15.19 – $19.41 hourly based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide generous paid time off and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for interaction with veterinarians and clients.
• Experience in veterinary care or related fields preferred.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in providing quality care.
• Communicate and maintain patient flow.
• Assist in surgeries and other procedures as applicable.

Job description

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $15.19 – $19.41 hourly. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling sessions).
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy program.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).