Job detail

Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Medical Records #Diagnostic Imaging #Clinical Support #Triage #Nursing Care #Veterinary Medicine #Animal Welfare #Client Education #Radiographs

Quick overview

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing medical and nursing care, including patient triage, diagnostic imaging, and surgical assistance. They must also effectively communicate treatment plans to clients and maintain a safe, sanitary environment for all animals.

Requirements summary

The ideal candidate has at least one year of veterinary experience and is proficient in pet restraint, sample collection, and anesthesia monitoring. Applicants must be compassionate, calm, and able to handle the physical demands of a clinical veterinary setting.

TeamworkCompassionMulti-taskingTriageRadiographsMedication administrationClient communicationNursing careLaboratory testingDiagnostic imagingSurgical preparationLab sample collectionMedical history takingPet restraintAnesthetic management

Job description

Company DescriptionPaws & Claws Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic located in Wilmington, NC that cares for cats and dogs, as well as all kinds of exotic animals and local injured wildlife.
The staff members at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital are always professional and courteous, and they strive to deliver the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for all of our highly valued patients.
We are totally committed to our clients and to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities.
The veterinarians at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, Dr.
Sam Smith, Dr.
Stephen Anderson, Dr.
Kelsey Weingartner, and Dr.
Katie Alewel all have a combined total of more than four decades of veterinary medical experience, and they have all the knowledge and expertise necessary to give your precious pets the quality medical care they need and deserve!
Whether it is your dog, cat, bird, reptile or small mammal that needs us, we will take special care to make sure that your pet’s visit is both comforting and effective.
We also provide high-class pet boarding facilities for when you are on vacation and need trustworthy care for your pet.To learn more about us visit Paws & Claws Animal 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 required.
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 Information*We kindly request that applicants do not contact the hospital directly via phone or email regarding this position.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

FSA

HSA

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Continuing education allowance

Supplemental insurance

Employee assistance program

Sick time

Referral bonus program

Tuition assistance program

Paid parental leave program

401k matching program

Liability insurance

Paid bereavement program

Veterinary Assistant

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

Benefits

More openings at Alliance Animal Health

More district openings

Similar live jobs