Veterinary Assistant

Rainbow Animal Hospital

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a full-time veterinary assistant. We are looking for an individual with prior experience, technical ability, excellent communication skills and a great attitude to work closely with our team of veterinarians, assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, and animal care providers. Duties include (but are not limited to) animal handling and restraint, running in-house labwork, taking radiographs, obtaining temperatures and blood pressures, charting, administering oral medications, performing nail trims, expressing anal glands, obtaining fecal samples, and maintaining a clean environment for our patients. We are open 7 days a week, the position will require weekend availability.

Benefits include 4 day work weeks and 3 day weekends, paid time off, paid holidays, CE opportunities, employer contribution group health insurance, discounted veterinary care for employee pets, and uniforms. If you would like to join our team, you may apply via indeed or in person. Please do not phone in regarding this position, as we experience a very high call volume & want to leave phone lines open for clients in need. Thanks!


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.