Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
This position is a part-time position for weekend hours only. Priority Pet Urgent Care of Germantown is now open and available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2pm – 10pm. We are looking to hire a passionate and motivated veterinary assistant to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they’ll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community! Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Requirements
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required.
- Weekend availability is a requirement for this position.
- Compassionate and calm team-player.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint
- Triage 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
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
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
- Competitive Compensation
- 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!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
