Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary clinic in Wooster, Ohio is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role involves hands-on care, patient management, and collaboration with a dedicated team. The clinic offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are compassionate, calm, and skilled communicators.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring

Sample Collection

Radiographs Processing

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.

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.

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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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services