Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
East & West Animal Hospital combines Eastern and Western veterinary medicine to provide compassionate, whole-pet care, including urgent care and holistic therapies. The team emphasizes treating the root cause of illness, supporting patients’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and building relationships with clients through education and collaboration. The Veterinary Assistant supports clinical care across a range of cases, including triage, diagnostics, nursing care, medication administration, surgery, and anesthesia. The role works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and offers opportunities for hands-on and virtual training and continuing development. Saturday shifts are required. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; it is closed Sunday.
Requirements
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing laboratory tests.
- Confident and safe animal handling and restraint skills.
- Compassionate, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication and client service skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
- Comfort adapting quickly as case flow and patient needs change during a shift.
- Motivation to continue growing clinical knowledge and skills.
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and possible exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
- Saturday shifts are required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets and handle animals safely.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples, process laboratory tests, and assist with diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care to medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgeries.
- Assist with anesthetic management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, and HSA and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
