Veterinary Assistant

Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral seeks a hybrid CSR/veterinary assistant to join their team. This role involves providing end-to-end care for pets and assisting veterinarians in a supportive, compassionate environment. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and a passion for animal care, alongside comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off, including full-pay parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including discounts on products and services

Mental health benefits including therapy sessions

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education and development support

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience required.
• Able to restrain/lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with procedures as per the state's Veterinary Practice Act.
• Maintain medical records and obtain relevant health history.

Skills

Self Motivated

Restraint techniques

Job description

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral, 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.

Who we are:

Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral is a 24/7 locally owned emergency hospital dedicated to providing exceptional, individualized care. Our small, close-knit team works collaboratively to ensure every pet receives the highest quality treatment in a compassionate, supportive environment

Keystone Veterinary Emergency is looking for a hybrid CSR/veterinary assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a CSR/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:

● Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

● With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

● Assist with procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

● Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on options such as 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.

● Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

● 1-2 years of clinical experience

● Self Motivated

● Restrain/lift up to 50lbs

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

● Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians

● Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

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!