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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Grooming #Triage #Preventative Care #Orthopedic Surgery #Anesthesia #Veterinary Medicine #Dentistry #Animal Health #Radiographs

Quick overview

Perform pet restraint, triage, and nursing care for hospitalized cases while administering medications and assisting in surgeries. Handle laboratory sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.

Requirements summary

Preferably one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant with proficiency in pet restraint and sample collection. Candidates should be compassionate team players capable of handling the physical and sensory demands of a veterinary environment.

Multi-taskingMedication AdministrationNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationAnesthesia MonitoringDiagnostic ImagingRadiographsSurgical PreparationPet RestraintLab Sample CollectionAnesthetic Management

Job description

Company DescriptionHere at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table.
We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years.
Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets.
We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling.Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house.
Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently.
Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives!Our hours of operation are:Monday- Friday, 8am-5pmMust be available to work some Saturdays 8am-12pmTo learn more about us, go to https://centralvet.net/Full-time and Part-time positions available 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 preferred but are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationWe offer our staff:Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience 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.

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 Reimbursement Program

Uniform Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Bonuses

401k Matching Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Veterinary Assistant

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