Veterinary Assistant - 005231

About the role

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital
• Use technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties
• Help maintain the flow of patients
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care
• Mentor other members of the hospital team

Preferred Education/Licenses

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Preferred Experience

Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Benefits

• 401(k) participation
• Paid time off
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (eligibility based)
• Performance development plans to help reach career goals
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to offer skills to the community
• Leadership support from corporate, field and hospital level

Pay

$17.60 – $22.49 per hour (rate determined by experience, skill level, education, and location; may vary per applicable minimum wage laws).