Veterinary Assistant (PT / Phoenix North)

Job Description

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

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

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
• Caring for Those Who Care

Benefits

• Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits: All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance: Associates based on eligibility.
• Student Debt Relief Program: For Full-Time DVMs.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
• 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: