Veterinary Caregiver Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Veterinary Caregiver Assistant in a fast-paced environment where every day is different! You'll support our dedicated Veterinarians and Technician Caregivers in providing top-notch care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include running lab work, walking dogs, and ensuring the hospital is clean and stocked. Enjoy a supportive culture with hands-on learning, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match. If you love working with animals and thrive in a busy setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Referral program

On site CE opportunities

Stocked breakroom

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in animal restraint preferred.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and kneel for 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support Veterinarians and Technician Caregivers in patient care.
• Run lab work, walk dogs, and keep the hospital clean.

Skills

Animal restraint

Calmness under stress

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Job description

We are now accepting applications for the role of Veterinary Caregiver Assistant to support our Surgery department. If you’re looking to work with animals in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you!

Caregiver Assistants are responsible for supporting our Veterinarians and Technician Caregivers in providing the highest quality of care to all patients by running lab work, walking dogs, restraining patients, and keeping the hospital clean and effectively stocked with supplies.

Schedule:

• Full time
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• No Weekends!

Compensation:

• Hourly pay will be dependent on experience and qualifications
• Shift differentials apply after 6pm on weekdays and weekend day shift in the amount of $2/hr as well as after 6pm on Friday and Saturday in the amount of $3.50/hr
• Double time pay on holidays!

Experience:

• Animal restraint (not including family pets): 1 year (Preferred)

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:

• Remain calm and efficient in a high stress environment; be adaptable and overcome challenging situations!
• Work with fellow team members to maintain a productive, positive and respectful environment.
• Interact with clients in an empathetic manner.
• Applicants must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (10 hours) and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• If you enjoy working in a busy, fast paced environment and would like to be part of a supportive team with an outstanding culture - Apply today!

We are happy to provide our team members with:

• Hands on learning through our structured training program.
• Paid time off and uniforms.
• A stocked breakroom!

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Supplemental Insurance options to choose from such as accident, disability, life insurance and more
• 401(k) with a company match!
• Employee assistance program
• Employee pet care discount
• Flexible schedule
• FSA/HSA
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Uniform allowance for full time and part time employees
• Paid double time on holidays
• On site CE opportunities

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.