Veterinary Assistant - Full Time
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
The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
- 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
- Educating 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
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 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
Skills
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focused
- Good Listeners
- Effective Communicators
Benefits
- 401(k) participation with generous company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets (three free plans)
- Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (based on eligibility)
- Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs only)
- Top-tier mental health and wellbeing resources including free coaching and counseling sessions
- Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
- Continuing Education Allowance (for eligible positions)
- Back-Up Child and Elder Care and Family Support Resources
- Fertility and Family Building Support
- Digital Exercise Therapy
- Voluntary Protection Benefits
- Legal Plan
- Identity Protection
- Commuter Benefits
- Exclusive discounts on products and services
- Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established career goals
- Relevant learning opportunities
- Networking events
- Ways to offer your skills to your community
Pay
The pay range for this role is $15.19 - $19.41 Hourly. The specific rate is determined based on the candidate's experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.