Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced Care with CE Support

Alliance Animal; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement

Paid parental leave

Competitive compensation

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Miscellaneous benefits

Job summary

Hebron Animal Hospital in Hebron, KY is a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal practice dedicated to high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

As a veterinary assistant you’ll work alongside doctors, technicians and support staff to restrain patients, collect histories, run lab tests, assist with imaging and surgery, monitor anesthesia, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, lab testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Comfortable restraining and handling pets.
• Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Fast-paced veterinary environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and handle patients for exams and procedures.
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining medical histories.
• Collect, process, and analyze laboratory samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging including digital radiology.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Hebron Animal Hospital in Hebron, KY is a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal practice dedicated to high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

As a veterinary assistant you’ll work alongside doctors, technicians and support staff to restrain patients, collect histories, run lab tests, assist with imaging and surgery, monitor anesthesia, and communicate treatment plans to clients.