The Veterinary Assistant supports our veterinary team by ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, clients, and staff. This role is heavily focused on maintaining hospital cleanliness and safely restraining animals during exams, treatments, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
· Safely restrain dogs and cats for exams, treatments, blood draws, and procedures.
· Assist with patient handling and movement throughout the hospital.
· Perform daily cleaning duties including disinfecting exam rooms, kennels, surgical areas, lobby, bathrooms, kitchen, and treatment spaces.
· Take out all trash from indoor and outdoor receptacles
· Wash, dry, and fold laundry; keep hospital stocked with clean bedding and towels.
· Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
· Check in inventory and restock all areas of the hospital
· Support veterinary technicians and doctors with basic patient care tasks.
Requirements:
· Comfort working with animals of all sizes and temperaments.
· Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
· Willingness to work on your feet for extended periods.
· Positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to hospital cleanliness.
· Attention to detail
· Excellent attendance history
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Come be a part of a great team!
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
