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National Veterinary Associates
Certified Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
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.
$33,576 / year median in Indiana
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Are you a rockstar RVT looking for positive work culture and a new home
- as well as amazing clients and patients to serve?
Qualifications:
Indiana State Licensed (or eligible) Veterinary Technician with a minimum of one-year experience preferred. The right candidate must possess a pleasant professional attitude as well as a strong desire to learn. They must be self-motivated, a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking and possess the ability to think and act both quickly and independently. Excellent client communication and patient-care skills are required.Responsibilities:
Selected candidate will routinely have the opportunity to utilize all of their training and advance their skill set in areas such as: Supporting our veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocating for our patients, and educating our clients. Obtaining relevant health history and information from clients and maintaining medical charts. Administration of injections, as well as performing venipunctures, and setting IV catheters. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Dentistry skills including cleaning, probing, charting teeth as well as oral radiology. Assisting the veterinarian in oral surgery. Utilizing multiple radiographic techniques; positioning knowledge. Familiarity and proper use of cold laser therapy techniques. Taking vital signs of patients, under minimal supervision. Preparing patients, medications, and equipment for surgery, as well as sedation and anesthesia preparation. In addition, monitoring of patient's pre, during and post-procedure during recovery. Assisting the veterinarian during surgical procedures- handing instruments, materials to the Doctor.
Benefits and EEO Statement:
NVA/Ethos offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA/Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA/Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.
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