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Veterinary Assistant
$34k-47k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
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Cheyenne West Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant Near Las Vegas, NV
Veterinary Assistant
Cheyenne West Animal Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Cheyenne West Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
Cheyenne West Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic offering a wide array of services. Our qualified staff provide preventative and medical treatment for your pets. Our comprehensive care of your pet includes medical care, surgery and boarding. In addition to our services, we offer a selection of prescription pet foods and supplies, and we also have an online pharmacy.
At Cheyenne West Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We are passionate about our jobs and value the energy, closeness and fun characteristics that make up our team.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Cheyenne West Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Assess patient status, take patient history, perform tech exam,
and assist veterinarian in exam room. - Must have experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital
- Monitor changes in patient condition and report them to the veterinarian
on duty. - Proficient venipuncture and injection administration skills
- Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
- Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care
- Chart in the patient’s medical record appropriately using correct medical
terminology, symbols, abbreviations, and spelling. - Operate all laboratory equipment in the veterinary practice including
microscopes, hematology, and chemistry analyzers, among others. - Administer medications, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
- Possesses a positive work attitude
- Self-motivated
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $15 - $18/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$34k-47k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/21/2024
WEBSITE
cheyennewest.com
HEADQUARTERS
LAS VEGAS, NV
SIZE
50 - 100
TYPE
Private
CEO
BRIAN HEWITT
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
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