Veterinary Assistant
About the role
Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Veterinary Assistants looking to take the next step in their career and develop as a leader within a supportive environment!
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to our veterinary assistant team alongside general veterinary assistant responsibilities, including inpatient and outpatient care, exam room assistance, and surgical assistance.
- Focus on day-to-day delegation of tasks to optimize workflow, ensuring safety and medical standards are being met, and providing guidance, training, and mentorship to the support team.
Requirements
- 3+ years of prior veterinary assistant experience
- Experience with team supervision or shift-leadership preferred
- Experience and interest in training others and advancing leadership skills
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Venipuncture and SQ Injections
- Dental Assisting and radiographs
- Proficient with Idexx or lab equipment
- Surgical Assisting and Anesthesia Monitoring
- Client Communication and Education
Qualifications
- High emotional intelligence
- The ability to cultivate positive culture
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
Skills
- Venipuncture and SQ Injections
- Dental Assisting and radiographs
- Proficient with Idexx or lab equipment
- Surgical Assisting and Anesthesia Monitoring
- Client Communication and Education
Benefits
- Full-time benefits and compensation: $15-$17 per hour, for each hour worked
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Pay
To determine specific pay, the company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
Schedule
This is a full-time position, with a schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturdays.
Benefits
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Company Information
Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital is proud to serve and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are 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, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.