Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job description

Be part of the family at the premier general practice small animal veterinary clinic of the Red River Valley! Kindness Animal Hospital is hiring a veterinary assistant to join our team! We offer a Monday-Friday daytime schedule: no holidays or weekends! Full or part time positions available. Full time positions (30+ hours) are eligible for a robust benefits package. Hourly wage for veterinary assistants is $17+ per hour, DOE.

Kindness Animal Hospital was founded in 1985 and since then has worked hard to build its reputation as the premier general practice small animal veterinary clinic of the Red River Valley. We offer the very best in routine preventative healthcare for small animals along with providing advanced medical and surgical services, including orthopedics. Kindness Animal Hospital was acquired by National Veterinary Associates (NVA) in 2021 and has since experienced rapid growth and expansion in staff and services offered. The corporate ownership of NVA allows for Kindness Animal Hospital to have access to a multitude of resources and tools in the veterinary industry while allowing our local hospital leaders the autonomy to operate in the ways that best serve its clients, community and employees. Kindness Animal Hospital is passionate about serving its clients and community with the best veterinary care possible and as such, is committed to the growth, development and work-life balance of its employees.

Core Values

Kindness: We are friendly, patient, generous and considerate to one another and our clients.

Integrity: We are reliable, trustworthy, honest and responsible. We help those in need to our greatest capacity and choose to do the right thing even when it is the difficult thing.

Teamwork: We are committed to working together, understanding we are all working towards shared goals and success. We celebrate one another and our achievements.

Service Excellence: We are proud of our ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations while delivering the highest standard of care. We demonstrate servant leadership in everything we do.

Innovative Medicine: We are lifelong learners committed to growth and development, transforming the way we practice medicine to better serve the changing needs and expectations of veterinary medicine.

As a Veterinary Assistant at Kindness Animal Hospital, you will:

Demonstrate technical skills to include proper animal restraint; administration of fluids; cleaning and dressing of wounds; grooming; imaging; prepare patients for surgical procedures; monitor and recover patients from anesthetic events; prepare laboratory tests; assist with dental and surgical procedures; fill prescriptions; other duties as assigned.

This position will contribute to the overall goals and expectations of the practice as indicated in the full job description.

Benefits (full benefits for 30+ hours per week, partial benefits for part time):

Healthcare (United Healthcare), Dental + Vision available
401K with match
Pet care/food discounts
Scrub allowance
CE Allowance (stipend + days) outside of clinic, plus multiple in clinic opportunities
EAP
PTO including paid holidays

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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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

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