Part-time Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Cottage Pet Hospital is currently looking to hire an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The veterinary industry is constantly changing and advancing- Cottage Pet Hospital encourages its staff to do the same. At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team: Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being. Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters. A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Requirements
- 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant required
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required
- Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
- Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
- Perform basic exam procedures
- Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
- Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
- Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting preferred
- Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) preferred
- Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX
- Excellent client communication/education
- Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members
Benefits
- Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
