Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

MaziCTools; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V

401k

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Teladoc

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Large professional network

Job summary

5 Points Animal Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our full-service team and provide exceptional care to dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics. You will work with DVMs and credentialed techs, assist during appointments and surgeries, and help prepare patients and diagnostic tests.

We offer a strong learning culture with 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, a wide peer network, and growth opportunities within Southern Veterinary

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Skills

Surgical assistance

Vital signs

Lab samples

Animal handling

Client communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

5 Points Animal Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our full-service team and provide exceptional care to dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics. You will work with DVMs and credentialed techs, assist during appointments and surgeries, and help prepare patients and diagnostic tests.

We offer a strong learning culture with 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, a wide peer network, and growth opportunities within Southern Veterinary