Veterinary Assistant

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Now Hiring Veterinary Assistants with experience!

We are looking for hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our amazing Veterinary Assistant team! 

Hours include nights and weekends. Must be reliable and responsible. Offering great starting hourly salary and  benefits package after 90 days (must be full time). 

*Discounted Gym Membership

*Monthly Staff Meetings

*Monthly Birthday Celebrations

*Co-worker Kudos Program

*Annual Review and Pay Advancements

*Monthly Touch Base with Team Supervisors

*Staff Incentive Program

* On-Site Skills Training

We are currently in need of Assistant WITH EXPERIENCE (1-3 years preferred) in the veterinary field. Our Veterinary Assistants work both independently and side by side with our doctors. Veterinary Assistant must have excellent communication and customer service skills and be a Team Player! We utilize electronic medical records, so computer skills are a must. Experience with Ezyvet preferred but not required.

Our Veterinary Assistant perform various roles such as Exam Room Technician, Treatment Room Technician, and Surgery Technician. Technician responsibilities include obtaining history from clients, assisting in exam rooms, client education, injections, obtaining digital radiographs, performing treatments as directed by the doctors, preparing samples to be sent to outside laboratories, and performing in-house bloodwork. Veterinary Assistant also prepare patients for surgery, and assist in monitoring anesthesia.

~ Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.

~ Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

~Able to work long hours.

~ Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
 
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 
 
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.