Veterinary Assistant — Training & Growth in Busy Clinic

Shawnee Animal Clinic; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Liability insurance

401k with matching

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

Career development

Continuing Education

Job summary

Shawnee Animal Clinic in Portsmouth, OH, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing, family-oriented practice. You will restrain pets, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples, and assist with radiographs, anesthesia, and nursing care.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training, with opportunities to advance through hands-on and virtual development. Prior on-the-job veterinary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant (1+ year preferred).
• Compassionate, calm, and strong communicator.
• Able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, history-taking, lab tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Administration of medications and nursing care.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Pet Restraint

Sample Collection

Laboratory Tests

Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring

Job description

Shawnee Animal Clinic in Portsmouth, OH, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing, family-oriented practice. You will restrain pets, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples, and assist with radiographs, anesthesia, and nursing care.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training, with opportunities to advance through hands-on and virtual development. Prior on-the-job veterinary experience is preferred.