Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care and support to pets while fostering strong client relationships. With a commitment to professional development and a variety of comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their career in animal health. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in pet care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

401k with Matching

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in veterinary assistance preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Manage nursing care for hospitalized cases and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Patient Restraint

Communication

Multi-tasking

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

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Company Description

Wooster Animal Clinic is a well-established and highly respected small animal practice located in Northeastern Ohio. With over 50 years of experience, we have built a reputation for providing exceptional, compassionate care for pets and fostering lasting relationships with our clients. As a fast-paced, high-quality 2.5-doctor practice, we take pride in offering comprehensive services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Company Description

Wooster Animal Clinic is a well-established and highly respected small animal practice located in Northeastern Ohio. With over 50 years of experience, we have built a reputation for providing exceptional, compassionate care for pets and fostering lasting relationships with our clients. As a fast-paced, high-quality 2.5-doctor practice, we take pride in offering comprehensive services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Our clinic provides a wide range of medical services, including wellness and geriatric care, full-body digital radiography, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, endoscopy, complex dentistry with digital radiography, reproductive services, and both general and advanced surgery, including orthopedics, bone plating, pinning, and more. We are dedicated to delivering the best care possible, as reflected in our glowing online reviews, where clients consistently praise our friendly and caring approach.

Wooster Animal Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm and Saturday from 8am to 1pm. We are proud to continue our legacy of top-quality pet care and remain committed to providing the highest standard of care to the pets in our community.

To learn more about us, click here!

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

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 (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/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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