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Veterinary Assistant

Taylor Animal Hospital

Job Description

Taylor Animal Hospital is looking to add some experienced talent into our growing Team! We are a 4-doctor practice that offers medical and surgical treatment as well as boarding, grooming and urgent care services.  We're dedicated to helping pets live life to the fullest, since 1968.

We offer a team environment, and open communication. It is important to us to maintain a healthy work / life balance – we encourage the regular use of PTO, protecting mental health and family bonds. We believe that a healthy, happy team creates a better system of care for our patients and clients.

We are a fast paced business, that caters to it’s patients and clients.  Please, check out our website at www.tayloranimalhospital.com 

The ideal TAH Veterinary Assistant :

  • Experience in a small animal general practice setting is ideal, but the skills and experience can be taught and shared with the right candidate.
  • Impromed medical database experience
  • Antech, IDEXX, digital and dental radiology knowledge 
  • Excellent communication and written skills as well as customer relation skills
  • Surgical Experience (IV catheter placement and blood draws) 
  • Be able to multi-task, and keep a calm environment
  • Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
  • Preventive care knowledge
  • Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
  • Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
  • Motivated to learn and continue your education.
  • Timely and focused
  • Self starter
  • Compassionate 

Provides excellent and expeditious client experience; Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments.  Always has the well being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information. 

Job Description, duties and expectations:

  • Assist with patient care and treatment 
  • Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
  • Maintain inventory and stocking
  • Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
  • Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
  • Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
  • Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
  • Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
  • Feeding/bathing animals
  • Answering phones
  • Customer service
  • Helping clients with their pets

 Starting wage is based on Experience - License - Surgical Skills and Urgent Care knowledge. 

  Wage and Extras

  • Based on the candidates knowledge and experience, in the veterinary field. TAH rate of hourly pay ranges from $15 to $18 an hour.
  • Pet Discounts up to 50%
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Percentage of the employees’ health insurance is covered. TAH also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K.
  • Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.
  • Annual uniform allotment
 
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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Cleveland, Tennessee, United States

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