Certified Veterinary Assistant

At Manvel Animal Clinic we pride ourselves in being the Hometown Animal Clinic by providing high quality care with a small town family feel.

This role is designed to be a hybrid role, sharing time between Vet Assistant and CSR. The Veterinary Technician/ Assistant is responsible for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian as requested.

• General pet care including: initial evaluation of pet, completing vital signs, reviewing vaccination records, preparing vaccines, anal gland expression, nail trims, ear cleaning
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures using proper technique
• Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Procyte/Catalyst One and autoclave
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analysis in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Induce and monitor patients under anesthesia, including intubation
• Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Initiate emergency procedures; triage patients
• Maintain pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia logs
• Take radiographs, with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques Perform dental cleanings, skin and ear cytologies
• Perform catheterization- urinary and venous
• Basic Customer Service Rep duties including receiving payments, booking appointments, updating client information, etc

• Certified or experienced (1+ years in field)
• Show excellent client communication and telephone skills by being customer service oriented and friendly
• Ability to work in a close team environment
• Must be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks, simultaneously
• Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and write legibly
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends (Saturdays) & holidays if clinic is open
• High school education required

• $14-$16 per hour based on experience
• Eligible for Quarterly Bonus Program
• Benefits Package including medical, vision and dental
• 401k option with company match
• Paid Time off including vacation, sick time and holiday pay
• Generous Employee Discount

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose
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Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission
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Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values
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Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA:
Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

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…