Veterinary Assistant

Company Description Our hospital is a well-established, fast-paced and high quality 2.5-doctor small animal practice in Northeastern Ohio. We are looking to grow our team and support more patients in our community by adding a new veterinarian. We are proud to have provided top-quality pet care for over 50 years now, and our online reviews boast about our friendly and caring approach. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, which include (but are not limited to) wellness and geriatric care, full-body digital radiography, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, endoscopy, complex dentistry with digital radiography, reproductive services, general and advanced surgery (to include orthopedics, bone plating, pinning, and more). Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm and Saturday from 8am-1pm. To learn more about us, click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for: * An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator * Must be able to properly restrain pets. * Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! * Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information We offer our staff: * Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees * Paid Bereavement Program * Paid Parental Leave Program * Competitive Compensation * Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) * Tuition Assistance Program * Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster * Career Development Opportunities * Referral Bonus Program for most positions! * Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) * Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. * Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit

Created: 2024-11-02