Veterinary Assistant

Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

New York, NY +22 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** Job duties include, but are not limited to:**

    Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

    Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

    Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** We’re looking for:**

    • Minimum two-years’ experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
    • Experience in exam rooms, treatment/ICU area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills are a must.
    • Ability to create, monitor, and maintain detailed/accurate patient records.
    • Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to anticipate our doctors' needs.
    • An ability to effectively educate our clients about their pet’s health.
    • Effective Communication Skills are Paramount
    • Ability/Desire to Practice Stress-Free Pet Care
    • Empathy and compassion for our patients and their owners is a must.
    • We prefer a Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician, however, a Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience and appropriate skill sets will be considered.

    ** Practice Highlights:**

    • A family-oriented practice with a focus on stress-free pet care…it’s about QUALITY not quantity.
    • An incredible team of highly-skilled tech staff to provide valuable leverage for our doctors to focus on the practice of medicine.
    • Protocols created from experience to streamline the process of pet care.
    • Full Pharmacy with Compounding Capabilities
    • An understanding of the importance of “quality of life” for our staff, their health, and their families.
    • A positive and fun (sometimes crazy) staff.

    Additional Information

    Compensation: Commensurate with Industry Experience

    ** We offer our staff:**

    • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
    • Paid Bereavement Program
    • Paid Parental Leave Program
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
    • Career Development Opportunities
    • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
    • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

    ** ** Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.***

    ** ** ** Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.*****

    ** ** ** **For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. ********

  • Locations
    Mobile, AL • Green Forest, AR • Fayetteville, AR • Rogers, AR • Starke, FL • Mount Dora, FL • Orlando, FL • Conyers, GA • Kennesaw, GA • Rome, GA • Evans, GA • Avon, IN • Indianapolis, IN • Nashville, IN • Rensselaer, IN • Hammond, LA • Walkertown, NC • Morehead City, NC • Lincoln, NE • New York, NY • Nashville, TN • San Antonio, TX