Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Gentle Care Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary team members in providing excellent patient care and supporting daily hospital operations. The hospital treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals, and provides preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, surgery, and dental care. Its equipment includes digital dental and full-body X-ray, ultrasound, orthopedic equipment, and cold laser technology. The role involves working around animals that may be anxious or unpredictable, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, and potential contact with bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The hospital describes its environment as fast-paced and supportive, with a focus on compassionate care for pets and their families.
Requirements
- A compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
- Ability to safely and confidently restrain pets.
- Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and support the needs of the hospital.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
- Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Triage incoming patients and communicate important observations to the veterinary team.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic testing.
- Support diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs.
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels.
- Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
- Prepare patients for surgery, assist with surgical procedures, and support anesthesia monitoring.
- Obtain medical histories and communicate treatment plans and care instructions to clients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching program
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Competitive compensation
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Potential additional benefits such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
