Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Hammond, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce that our brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Hammond, LA is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for an additional veterinary assistant to help us achieve that goal! The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to connecting! This position will require working weekend shifts.

Requirements

2+ years professional experience required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekend shifts is required
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in ER / Urgent Care is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of 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
Anesthetic management

Benefits

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
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!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses