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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Fast-Paced #Background Check #Diagnostic Imaging #Triage #Support Staff #Veterinary Hospital #Veterinary Medicine #Client Communication #Anesthesia Monitoring

Quick overview

Key duties involve handling pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, and providing nursing care for hospitalized cases. Responsibilities also include assisting with surgery, managing anesthesia, and effectively communicating treatment plans to clients.

Requirements summary

The clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant, preferably with at least one year of experience, who is compassionate, calm, and a strong communicator capable of multi-tasking. Candidates must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and handle potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Multi-taskingMedication AdministrationTeam PlayerSelf-StarterNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationSample CollectionSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsSurgical PreparationPet RestraintAnesthetic ManagementLab Sample AnalysisObtaining Medical Histories

Job description

Company DescriptionShawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients.
We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility.
Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.Job DescriptionJob 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, and anesthetic management.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.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust 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 InformationPay Range: $14.00-$15.00 per hourWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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 visit

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401k

Supplemental Insurance

FSA

HSA

Tuition Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

401K Matching Program

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Veterinary Assistant

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