Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Ideal candidates will genuinely enjoy working with animals and be able to provide compassionate care even when a patient is stressed, ill or in pain.

We are a four-doctor practice with a state of the art facility in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We provide exceptional care to our small animal patients five day per week, Monday - Friday with no weekends required. If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted veterinary professionals, our hospital may be the right fit for you!

Job Description Overview:

· Customer service

· Answering phones as needed

· Helping clients with their pets

. Assisting Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and/or other Veterinary Assistants with patient care and treatment

. Humane restraint of patients

. Restocking exam rooms and treatment area

· Clean/Disinfect cages, exam rooms and treatment areas of hospital

· Feeding/bathing patients

· Entering charges for exams, treatments, medications, etc.

· Filling prescription orders

· Performing routine diagnostic tests (i.e. radiographs, in-house lab work, fecal flotation tests)

. Monitoring and aiding hospitalized patients and post-operative patients

· Cleaning, sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments/equipment

· Administering medications under Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician supervision

Desired Skills:

· Team player

· Detail oriented

· Multitasking abilities

· Interpersonal communication

· Adaptability

· Problem solver

· Dependable

Qualifications:

· Must be 18+ years old

· Prefer 1+ years of experience working with animals or in the veterinary field

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job - requires bending, lifting, restraining and carrying animals (ability to lift 40lbs on own)

. Walks or stands for extended periods or time

. Frequently works in a bent or squatting position

Benefits Offered:

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)

· FSA (Medical and Dependent Care)

· STD/LTD

· Life and AD&D insurance

· Legal and Identity Theft plans

· Employee Assistance Plan

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:

Woodstock, Virginia, United States

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