What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at ADAvet Veterinary Clinic?
ADAvet Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full time veterinary assistant to join our team of collaborative and team-oriented professionals. We are a growing small animal general practice that is passionate about providing high-quality care to pets. Our knowledgeable team is led and owned by three well-respected female veterinarians along with two additional female associates. Our team provides cutting edge veterinary medical care in everything from wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures with our state-of-the art technology and facility.
We have a bright and sunny facility with free parking in a plaza home to a large grocery store, restaurants, gym, and more. We are open Monday through Friday, Saturday until 2:00pm, and closed Sundays. Our clinic takes pride in our enjoyable work environment with great leadership, mentors, and support staff. We are consistently dedicated to advancing our medical knowledge and procedures. We strive to provide a less stressful experience for our clients and their pets by focusing on positive reinforcement and fear-free handling techniques.
Our veterinary assistants are utilized in all aspects of veterinary health care. They are responsible for patient care, client education, assisting the veterinarians, and basic hospital maintenance. Typical daily responsibilities include: animal restraint, giving injections, venipuncture, taking radiographs, maintaining organization and cleanliness of treatment area and exam rooms.
Above everything else. The best person for this job is a team player with a willingness to learn and adapt. In our industry, no day is the same and being ready to jump in to assist other team members in the veterinary setting is crucial. We are willing to teach and mentor the right person with a compassionate attitude.
In addition to competitive compensation, all full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health and dental insurance plans- 401(k) options- Personal and professional development opportunities- Generous paid time off & focus on work/life balance- Employee pet discounts- Uniform allowance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person