Veterinary Assistant

Valhalla Animal Hospital Inc; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Résumé du poste

Valhalla Animal Hospital in Valhalla, NY, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our well-established team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care, while communicating treatment plans to clients and supporting surgical procedures.

We offer continuing education, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is on-site with opportunities for training and growth within a collaborative, client-focused

Qualifications

• At least 1 year veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to restrain pets properly.
• Proficient in sample collection and obtaining medical histories.
• Knowledge of radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and grow.

Responsabilités

• Restrain, triage, and care for incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; communicate results.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs; assist nursing care.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Connaissances

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Compassionate Communicator

Pet Restraint

Lab Tests & Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring Bonus

Description du poste

Valhalla Animal Hospital is located at 2 Columbus Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595. Before applying, please take a moment to make sure the commute is a good fit for you. We want this opportunity to be a great match for both you and our team!

Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York. For more than thirty years, our devoted team has provided personal, loving care to earn the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of service for our clients while providing support and guidance to pet owners. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships with clients from their puppy or kitten stages to adult years.

Valhalla Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities. We provide wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care. Many patients look to us as their one-stop for all their needs. Our clinic is equipped with an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology to optimize our range of diagnostics. We utilize laser therapy to reduce pain and recovery time in our surgical suites.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $21–$23/hr, negotiable based on experience

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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.