Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
At B & A Animal Hospital, our veterinarians and staff pride themselves on providing high-quality health care for our patients. We are dedicated to keeping our patients healthy and happy by providing comprehensive physical exams; internal parasite testing; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter services; and specialized blood tests for all stages of life and more. 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
- Ability to create, monitor, and maintain detailed/accurate patient records.
- Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to anticipate our doctors' needs.
- An ability to effectively educate our clients about their pet’s health.
- Effective Communication Skills are Paramount
- Ability/Desire to Practice Stress-Free Pet Care
- Empathy and compassion for our patients and their owners is a must.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician preferred.
- Experience in exam rooms, treatment area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills is preferred.
- We prefer a Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician, however, a Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience and appropriate skill sets will be considered.
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
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!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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