Veterinary Assistant

Shawnee Animal Clinic; Portsmouth (OH); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement (AVMA accredited

Referral bonus program

401k & matching

Descripción de la vacante

Shawnee Animal Clinic Inc. in Portsmouth, OH is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. You will restrain pets, assist with triage, collect samples, analyze lab results, perform radiographs, and help manage medical and hospitalized cases with a focus on client communication.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and advancement in a busy, family-oriented practice. Some positions require full-time hours with competitive pay.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year veterinary assistant 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 lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsabilidades

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care and medical management for hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients and assist in surgeries.

Conocimientos

1 year experience

Compassionate

Team player

Multi-tasking

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Sample collection

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility. Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Job Description

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

Pay Range: $14.00-$15.00 per hour

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 pre-employment screening.
• 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/.