Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance

Uniforms Provided

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

NVA General Practice is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the team’s primary support in a busy animal hospital environment. The role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, restraining animals, and aiding in diagnostics and treatments, while maintaining equipment and a clean facility.

You will also handle phones, client communications, and provide customer service to pet owners, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
  
  

Benefits

• CE Allowance
• Uniforms Provided
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
  
  

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.