Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will support veterinarians, manage patient flow, and assist in surgeries while engaging with clients about pet health. The position comes with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams and discounts

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant required.
• Must be computer literate with ability to navigate new software.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in ensuring quality care and client education.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and assist fellow team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to multi-task

Flexibility

Resilience under stress

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Scottsdale, AZ

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We are a close team who believes in helping each other and supporting each other regardless of title or position. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment. We strive to promote a positive work/life balance and invest heavily in our employees. We provide time for continuing education for ALL positions, as well as educational opportunities in the clinic for our staff to continue to learn and grow.

We believe in going above and beyond to help our clients and have the support and benefits of being a part of a large network of hospitals through our parent company, Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is looking to add full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant for their growing team!

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Has experience as a veterinary assistant
• Must be computer literate; basic computer skills with ability to navigate new software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to stay positive under high stress situations
• Familiar with basic veterinary medical terminology required
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations

You'll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
• and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.