Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
The Franklin Animal Clinic at Greenwood Park is a fast-paced, family-friendly, two-doctor small-animal practice in Greenwood, Indiana. The clinic provides comprehensive veterinary services, including preventative care, surgery, urgent care, high-speed dentistry, cold laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, and digital full-body and dental radiology. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations, including restraint, triage, diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, and surgical and anesthetic support. The role offers opportunities for clinical and professional development through education and leadership training.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
- Compassionate, calm, and able to work as a team player.
- Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets appropriately.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Support anesthetic management.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Liability insurance
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and 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 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
