Veterinary Assistant

EverVet Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance & AD&D

401K with employer match

Maternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Disability Insurance

Discount Programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

On-Demand Pay Options

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Pet Mechanic - Fishtown, an EverVet Partner, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, restrain animals, assist in radiology, and communicate with clients. You will help with medical procedures and hospital care, maintaining equipment and inventories.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including PTO, health/dental/vision, EAP, life insurance, 401K with match, maternity and bereavement leave, and on-demand pay options. Training and career growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Ability to restrain animals safely.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians.
• Manage patient restraint.
• Aid in radiology procedures.
• Communicate with clients about treatments.
• Prepare and assist with medical procedures.
• Maintain equipment and inventory.
• Provide daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Patient handling

Tools

Radiology equipment

Medical supplies

Job description

Why You'll Love this

Veterinary Assistant Job!

Ifyou are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you!

When you become a part of The Pet Mechanic - Fishtown, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

Pay Range:

Insert Pay Range / hour

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave*
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
• Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Referral Bonus

Career Enhancement Benefits:

• The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only