Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Westover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital in Morgantown, WV. The role involves providing a wide range of treatments and procedures while supporting a learning environment for new technicians. Candidates should possess previous veterinary experience, the ability to execute treatment orders, and be adaptable to demands. A comprehensive benefits program is offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have previous veterinary experience.
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by veterinarians is essential.
• Candidates should be able to safely restrain patients during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of treatments and procedures for animals.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment for new technicians.
• Maintain calm and efficiency during stressful situations.

Skills

Previous veterinary experience

Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM

Safely restrain patients for various treatments

Adaptable to demands

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

Positive attitude

Team player personality

Passion for growth and development

Customer service and hospitality

Job description

Position Overview

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital (Morgantown, WV) is looking to add experienced talent into their growing team. We opened our doors as a small animal practice in 1983 and have been providing quality, comprehensive and progressive veterinary medicine to the Morgantown WV area ever since. Our advanced surgical equipment allows us to offer services such as Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) cruciate repair, CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and laser therapy.

Veterinary Assistants & Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures. Our supportive learning environment enables experienced technicians to mentor newer ones, encouraging teamwork and celebrating success.

Schedule

Full time hours (30+), 4–5 day work weeks, rotating Saturdays, closed Sundays and major holidays.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous veterinary experience (required)
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM
• Safely restrain patients for various types of treatments and procedures
• Adaptable to the demands of the day
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm during stressful situations
• Positive attitude and team player personality
• Passion for growth and development, open to accepting feedback
• Passion for customer service and hospitality

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for this location during the process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.