Veterinary Assistant - Dentistry

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match up to 4%

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists in Williston, VT, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support our dentistry team and anesthesia needs. The role requires availability Tue/Wed/Thu, 7:30am–7:30pm, with duties spanning pre-, peri-, and post-operative care and client communication.

You will work alongside a skilled, professional team, advancing anesthesia and dental procedures. Prior veterinary dentistry experience is a plus, and certification is preferred but not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring experience required.
• CVT/LVT certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in veterinary dentistry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with all staff and clients.
• Provide anesthesia and surgical support for dental cases.
• Assist in training new and current staff.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for procedures.
• Prepare procedure estimates and discuss costs with clients.
• Assist with client discharges and aftercare.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of dental areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our skilled dentistry team! The target schedule for this role is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 7:30am - 7:30pm; availability for this schedule is required.

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital, and we provide a level of care you simply won't find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery-BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region's primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/

The Anesthesia/Surgery Assistant provides anesthetic and surgical support for the boarded veterinary dentist as well as working collaboratively with all team members. We are looking for a technician or assistant who has a passion for veterinary anesthesia and dental procedures. This position will be involved in all aspects of dental cases. You will meet clients/patients during consultation appointments and be able to follow those patients throughout their procedures and discharges. This position is perfect for someone looking to advance their anesthesia skills while working alongside a highly skilled and professional team.

Veterinary Assistant - Dentistry

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists in Williston, VT

$23.00 - $30.00 depending on experience and licensure, with a possible range of $35-38/hour for licensed VTS techs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating and working closely with all staff members and clients.
• Being able to work independently and within a group depending on the needs of the situation.
• Providing and ensuring quality patient care pre-, peri- and post-operatively.
• Utilize technical and clinical knowledge learned in order to effectively assess, monitor and stabilize all cases.
• Demonstrate and model advanced anesthesia skills.
• Assist in the training process for new and current employees.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Perform discharges for surgical patients
• Maintaining cleanliness, stock levels and functionality of dental areas and equipment.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) witha totalcompany matchup to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care:Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics:Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition:Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance:Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• This role will primarily be providing anesthesia for the dental team, so strong anesthesia monitoring experience is required.
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is preferred but not required
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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