Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Walkertown, NC, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role involves pet restraint, triage of incoming patients, performing diagnostic imaging, and managing the care of both medical and hospitalized cases.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience and possess strong communication skills. A commitment to continual learning along with compassion and calmness is essential. Competitive compensation ranging from $18-$20/hr is offered along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and communicate treatment plans.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and manage hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and provide effective communication with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Self-starter

Job description

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.

May be exposed to loud barking and brief periods of unpleasant odors.

You will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development to be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move!

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience minimum required.
• 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: $18-$20/hr

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 background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.