Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support triage, lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care for hospitalized patients.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, strong communication, and the ability to restrain pets. The role includes full-time hours with rotating Saturdays and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, calm, team player with strong communication skills.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for procedures and exams.
• Triage incoming patients and assist with nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide surgical preparation and assistance; monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

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.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

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

Job Type: full-time (available to work rotating half-day Saturdays)

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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.

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/.