A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
Full-Time 40 hours per week. Schedule varies, every other weekend and some holidays required Our ideal applicant will have open availability from 6pm - 4am. Schedule is done monthly in advance. Noah's Animal Hospitals are all about making life better for people and their pets; it's our mission. We know pets are cherished family members of our clients and strive to make their experience with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible, no matter what circumstances bring them in. We are looking for a motivated, caring, and dedicated individual to be part of our team providing care as a Tech Assistant . This is a great opportunity for someone looking for an entry-level position at a veterinary clinic with a focus on learning and working as a team. This position will include some veterinary assistant training and has the potential for promotion to a Veterinary Assistant for the hard-working candidate who embodies the Noah's Core Values. The Tech Assistant provides daily basic care for in-patient and boarding animals, including bathing, feeding, exercising. This position is responsible for cleaning of equipment and clinic spaces, assisting the veterinary technicians/assistants, and some customer services and client interaction. This role's focus will be our boarding kennel, but you will split time between the kennel, grooming, and the clinic while gaining experience in General Practice, Emergency, and ICU medicine. You will join an amazing team of friendly and knowledgeable staff in a fast-paced clinic atmosphere. Your duties will involve, but are not limited to: cleaning kennels, feeding/watering animals, litter box cleaning, laundry, sweeping/mopping, bathing and assisting our groomer, making surgery packs, proper and safe restraint of animals, assisting the veterinary technicians with appointments, and other duties as assigned by your supervisor. You will be on your feet the majority of the day and often expected to move at a fairly quick pace. Your kennel and clinic duties will involve the handling of a variety of dog breeds and cats, so you must be comfortable with pets of all sizes and personalities. Noah's Animal Hospitals is a locally-owned, privately-held organization with ten clinics in Central Indiana and one in Illinois. We offer in-house training, monthly continuing education classes, and opportunity for growth and advancement. Full-time employees are afforded a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental insurance, scrub allowance and employee discount. For current veterinary technician students employed with Noah's, we also offer paid externship opportunities. Experience, Education and/or Training Previous experience working with a variety of dog/cat breeds required Previous kennel experience (strongly preferred) Current veterinary technician student (preferred) Must be 18 years or older Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail Comfortable around a variety of animals with various temperaments Learn and embody the Noah's Core Values Our Core Values include: Demonstrating Compassion Providing Memorable Client Experiences Being Easy to do Business With Operating with Integrity Working with Passion Excellence in Care and Service Being Helpful Finding and Keeping the
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Since its inception, Noah's Westside Animal Hospital has been providing complete animal health services for dogs, cats and exotics, including preventive and general medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics boarding, grooming, premium and therapeutic diets and pet supplies. Our goal is to continue to be the trusted resource for the people and pets of the Indianapolis area, providing exceptional care and unparalleled service. We have been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association for more than 25 years, a designation fewer than 15% of practices in North America have.
