Veterinary assistant

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

• Pet restraint.
• Assess patient condition during emergency situations.
• Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized pets, including feeding, cage cleaning, and monitoring for signs of illness.
• Assist in examinations and treatments by handling animals, preparing vaccines and medications, and maintaining treatment areas.
• Engage and communicate in a medically professional manner, providing essential information and education about pet care.

Qualifications

We’re looking for :

Qualifications :

• Experience in veterinary settings and familiarity with the handling of animals preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker, and Strong Communicator
• Physical ability to handle large animals and endure lengthy periods of standing and walking.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Job Details :

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly rate.
• Work hours include weekdays and some Saturday mornings.
• Holiday pay and time off for New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Benefits include medical, dental, discounts on pet care, and more (see below).

Work Environment :

• Engaging yet challenging environment with exposure to various animal behaviors and medical conditions.
• Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and / or medications.
• Requirement to manage potential hazards such as aggressive patients and exposure to allergens.

Additional Information

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA / CVT / CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 / .

Last updated : 2024-11-09