About this role
Your day as a veterinary assistant may include:
Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations and proceduresTriaging incoming patients and obtaining accurate medical historiesCollecting, processing, and analyzing laboratory samplesAssisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiologyProviding nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stabilityAdministering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary teamCommunicating treatment plans and recommendations to clientsPreparing patients for surgery and assisting during proceduresSupporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recoveryMaintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas We’re looking for a veterinary assistant who is:
Experienced in a veterinary setting; 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience is preferredComfortable properly restraining and handling petsCompassionate, calm, dependable, and able to multitaskA strong communicator and collaborative team playerA self-starter who is eager to continue learningComfortable in a fast-paced veterinary environmentExperienced with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plusThis role involves working closely with animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.
We 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 pre-employment screening.*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/.
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