Veterinary Assistant Training Program, SAVES
Ethos Veterinary Health - Woburn, MA
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Small Animal Veterinary Emergency Services (SAVES) is looking for talented individuals that are eager to jump-start their career in the animal health field. We are offering entry level, full-time positions, which include a paid training program providing an introduction to the veterinary field.This position does not require any previous veterinary hospital or animal experience. You will be enrolled and be required to complete Ethos' Approved Veterinary Assistant program which includes a blended curriculum of online and hands-on training designed to prepare the Veterinary Assistant to sit for a national credentialing exam administered by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). After obtaining a passing score on this exam, you will receive the credential of Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA).The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the veterinary medical staff. The Veterinary Assistant must embody the culture of treating every client and colleague with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pensation is $17/hour for this entry level role.Overnight shifts come with 15% pay differentialSchedule Options: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm-7amOvernight shifts come with 15% pay differentialResponsibilities:Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including but not limited to the cleanliness of laundry, floors, and cages.Assist with basic animal restraintProvide basic animal husbandry and hygiene between patients Basic record keeping proceduresEnsure proper stocking of medical supplies and janitorial needsEssential job functions include walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, writing, hearing, seeing, speaking, and sitting.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required; candidates from vocational co-op programs also consideredAbility to read, write, and speak English is requiredKnowledge and practical application of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is requiredWe are seeking individuals who have strong emotional competencies; those that are self-aware, have infectious positive attitudes, authenticity and caring toward othersHave strong computer skills to work with a paperless information system.About Us:SAVES is not just a veterinary hospital; it's a community hub for compassionate care and innovation. As one of the only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals in northern New Hampshire, we are at the forefront of providing exceptional emergency and specialty services to our beloved furry friends.Our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management and patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge and education, and pursue specialty certification if so desired.The Area: SAVES, located in Lebanon, NH, is a true New England picturesque town in the heart of the vibrant Upper Valley region. Nestled perfectly at the center of all the outdoors activity New Hampshire and Vermont have to offer, Lebanon, NH is the ideal location for anyone with a four-season love of the outdoors. Despite the vast access to the outdoors, Lebanon and neighboring Hanover are also bustling with restaurants, theatre, museums, shops and culture thanks to the presence of Dartmouth College and its diverse student body.Benefits:CE AllowanceUniform AllowancePaid Time OffHoliday = DOUBLE TIME!Employee Pet Discount401kMedical/Dental/VisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceHSA/FSAAsk us about certification assistance!For more information about our hospital, please visit
Created: 2024-09-07