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.
Veterinary Assistant Springhurst Animal Hostpial is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team! Since our founding in 1999, we've been devoted to delivering top-tier medical services to dogs, cats, and exotic species including birds and reptiles. Our loyal clientele and expanding practice reflect our commitment to cutting-edge technology and integrative medicine. We pride ourselves on utilizing advanced tools such as digital x-ray, ultrasound, CO2 surgery laser, acupuncture, and laser therapy to ensure the highest standards of care.
What You'll Do:
Assist veterinarians and technicians in providing medical treatments, diagnostics, and procedures Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures Maintain accurate medical records and assist with client communication Provide compassionate care and support to clients Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and patient areas Continually advance your knowledge base and skill set
What We're Looking For:
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting, required Strong communication and organizational skills A positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent patient care Ability to work well in a team and handle stressful situations in a calm manner Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-changing environment
What We Offer:
PTO inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) Long-Term Disability option Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000) Employee Discounts for Pet Care Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
