Veterinary Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. The role includes assisting veterinarians with patient care and effective client communication. Join a dedicated team committed to providing top-notch veterinary care and enjoy great benefits, including tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Educational assistance for Vet Tech programs

Free doctor access via Teladoc

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and animal handling is required.
• Candidates must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and credentialed technicians during appointments and surgeries.
• Restrain animals safely and obtain accurate vitals.
• Prepare lab samples and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Strong communication skills

Good judgment

Ability to manage stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

All-Star Veterinary Clinic is located in Westfield, IN and has been serving the community for 18 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at All-Star Veterinary Clinic, we have a mission to provide the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine at our animal hospital. We also make it our goal to develop long-term client and patient relationships, establishing what we look forward to being a long and solid history in the communities of Westfield, Noblesville, and Carmel. Our animal hospital’s primary goal is to leave a legacy in our community and be known for our exceptional care of animals, our compassionate service to pet owners, and our dedication to the well-being of everyone who comes through our doors. We strive to serve both pets and their people with exceptional care. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• 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

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• P:ay range of $14.00 - $18.00/hour based on experience
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).