Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant in Hebron Estates, Kentucky. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of veterinary assistance experience, be compassionate and a strong communicator, and possess skills in pet restraint and sample collection.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and a competitive compensation package. Join our team where career development opportunities are abundant and help make a difference in the lives of pets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage on incoming patients.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and perform diagnostic imaging.

Skills

Veterinary assistance experience

Communication skills

Pet restraint

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Duties

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.

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; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

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 background check.

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