Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of NW Arkansas; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to manage pet care and patient treatment in a supportive environment. The role includes a variety of responsibilities, from triage and patient management to direct communication with clients regarding their pets' treatment plans. Comprehensive benefits, ongoing education, and a supportive team atmosphere are provided for full-time staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter with the desire to advance knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Proficient in sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Job Description

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:

• We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant with 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full-time (available to work rotating half-day Saturdays)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (e.g., Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)

Note: Hiring eligibility may be contingent upon a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Additional notes: Some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time vs. part-time employment.

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/.