Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family‑oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility. Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self‑starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi‑task in a fast‑paced veterinary hospital.

Job duties include:

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients
• Sample 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.

• Experience 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 knowledge and skillset

Pay Range: $14.00‑$15.00 per hour

• 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.

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