Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for an organized and compassionate veterinary technician to join our team/family. In this role, you will work directly with our animal patients, their owners, and our veterinary staff.

Job requirements include communication and restraint skills for examinations, administering medications, collecting samples and checking vitals. Other skills include assisting with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples, and radiographs.

Additional Requirements:

· Clinical skills and an understanding of animal behavior and healthcare

· Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with owners and other veterinary staff

· CVT certified preferred / 2+ years of experience / Physical ability to restrain pets

We are a fast-paced general practice where everyone feels like family to us. We have a fun and easygoing staff, great clients and great patients!

Contact Kim.Whitney@nva.com or Beth.Miranda@nva.com

Job Description Overview:

We are seeking an organized and compassionate veterinary technician to join our team/family. In this role, you will work directly with our animal patients, their owners, and our veterinary staff.

Job requirements include communication and restraint skills for examinations, administering medications, collecting samples, and checking vitals. Other skills include assisting with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples, and radiographs.

Additional Requirements:

· Clinical skills and an understanding of animal behavior and healthcare

· Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with owners and other veterinary staff

· CVT certified preferred / 2+ years of experience / Physical ability to restrain pets

We are a fast-paced general practice where everyone feels like family to us. We have a fun and easygoing staff, great clients, and great patients!

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.

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Location:

Westport, Massachusetts, United States

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