Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service companion animal hospital that values quality care and exceptional service. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our skilled veterinary team, assisting with surgeries, and ensuring the well-being of our patients. With access to a large network of veterinary professionals and educational assistance for accredited programs, this position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational Assistance for Vet Tech Programs

Free Doctor Access (Teladoc)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs with surgeries and diagnostic tests.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient updates.
• Maintain medical equipment and ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples for testing.
• Provide high-quality client communication on patient care.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Walker Animal Hospital is located in Walker, LA just 20 miles East of Downtown Baton Rouge. We are a full-service companion animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. On top of that, we also offer boarding and grooming services. Here at Walker Animal Hospital our mission is to be known for the quality and friendliness of service we provide to our clients and patients - personal and professional as well as medical and surgical. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $12.50-$15/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).