Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health, located in Shreveport, LA, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have compassion and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including patient triage, diagnostic imaging, and surgical assistance.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement for accredited programs, and opportunities for career development. Pay starts at $15/hr, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Experience in sample collection and obtaining medical histories.
• Familiarity with patient triage and care.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and manage medical cases.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging and administer medications.
• Prepare for surgeries and assist in anesthetic management.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong Communicator

Multi-Tasker

Calm

Self-starter

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory tests processing

Diagnostic imaging

Job description

Companion Animal Medical Center is a trusted veterinary practice located in Shreveport, LA, proudly serving the surrounding areas. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care with a focus on compassion and quality. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including wellness care appointments, surgery, ultrasound, radiology, and specialized rehabilitation services such as therapeutic laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Additionally, we provide convenient boarding options for your pets and an online pharmacy for easy prescription fulfillment. At Companion Animal Medical Center, we strive to ensure the health and well‑being of your furry companions, every step of the way.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

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.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith 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, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience

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 background check.

*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/.