Veterinary Assistant Part Time

Riverwalk Animal Hospital - Sanford, FL; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverwalk Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. Responsibilities include pet restraint, triage, lab sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. The role offers opportunities for growth through training and development, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability)

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

Job Description

At Riverwalk, we encompass a family-like environment for our staff, building each other up and showing our appreciation for everyone's contributions. Weekly meetings are held to keep the staff aligned; as well as offering continuing education and team building exercises. We value every member of our team and acknowledge that our success is a joint effort.

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.

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:
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

** Job Type:** Part-Time

**Position requires late afternoon to evening availability. One weekend day required.

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 visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. **************