Job detail

Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Urgent Care #Triage #Preventative Care #Exotics #Ultrasound #Emergency Services #Anesthesia #Veterinary Medicine #Surgical Assistance #In-House Laboratory #Digital Radiology #Laser Therapy

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrs$19 - $22 / HOURPosted 29 days ago

Location

New York

Salary

$19 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for pet restraint, triage, lab sample analysis, and diagnostic imaging. They also manage nursing care for hospitalized cases, administer medications, and assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia.

Requirements summary

A minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred. Candidates should be compassionate team players with strong communication skills and the ability to properly restrain pets.

Multi-taskingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationNursing CareTriageAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsMedical History CollectionSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic Management

Job description

Company Description The Pet Doctor is a two-doctor general practice, small animal & some exotics veterinary hospital.
We offer a wide range of services to provide the best care for our patients including Preventative Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Services, Digital Radiology, High Speed Dentistry, Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, In-House Laboratory and Dental Imaging.
As pet owners ourselves, we know firsthand how important a pet is to their family!
And with more than 30 years proudly serving the veterinary needs of pets and owners in our community, our client's pets are family to us as well.
We are looking to add a passionate and motivate veterinary assistant to our dedicated medical care team!
Our hours of operation are: Monday & Tuesday: 8am-8pm Wednesday & Thursday: 9am-7pm Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm for boarding pickup We are closed on Sundays To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

Job 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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate and calm team player. Ability to multi-task. Strong communication skills. Must 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

Pay ranges from $19-$22/hr depending on experience level We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral 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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.