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Veterinary Assistant

Hidden Valley Animal Hospital

Job Description

Love pets? Love people? This might be the place for you!

We are a full-service veterinary care facility for dogs and cats, dedicated to client service and patient care. We are in search of someone who shares our commitment, to join our team. If you are motivated, with great time-management skills, and are outgoing and detail oriented, you might be the right person! You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. We’ll rely on you to assist the veterinarian in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

Skills

  • Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
  • Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills with clients, doctors, and team members
  • Patient and caring personality
  • Computer skills and ability to manage medical records - knowledge of AviMark software is a plus but not required
  • Ability to follow instructions properly
  • Comfortable being around animals (cats and dogs)
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)

This is a full time position; shifts may vary, but the hours covered by the assistant team are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday. (Candidate must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month.) Previous experience in an animal hospital or animal-centric environment strongly preferred; a love of animals is required.

Full time benefits include:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Scholarship opportunities for Penn-Foster vet tech program
Competitive salary, with bonus potential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday, approximately every other Saturday
 
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:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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