Veterinary Assistant
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
- Helping maintain the flow of patients
- Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
- Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
- Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
- Education clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans ® and the importance of preventive care
- Mentoring other members of the hospital team
Qualifications
- 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.
- A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Skills
Technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
Fertility and Family Building Support
Digital Exercise Therapy
Voluntary Protection Benefits
Legal Plan
Identity Protection
Commuter Benefits
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
Exclusive Discounts
Pay
$17.60 - $22.49 Hourly
Schedule
Hourly