Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

**Full-time OR Part-time position available**

Creature Comforts Veterinary Resort and Suites, Inc. (CCVRS) is the vision of Craig and Donna Lambert. Dr. Lambert began Creature Comforts Veterinary House Call Service in 2001 and has practiced veterinary medicine in the Upstate since 1994. Donna and her husband, Craig, married their respective careers and launched Creature Comforts Veterinary Resort and Suites, inc. in 2008 after years of research, preparation, and planning. Their goal, the ultimate in animal care, was realized by much hard work, faith, and favor. CCVRS has united some of the finest talent in the Upstate area for Veterinary Care, Boarding, Grooming, Training and General Pet Care. We are proud to offer our patients an on-site premium full service veterinary clinic experience in a warm and fun environment. Our clinic provides preventative care, care for sick and injured pets, dentistry, full surgical services, laboratory, and imaging needs to the pets in our community. We aim to be a trusted partner in the lives of pets while offering the highest in quality of innovative medicine for pets.

Come visit and check us out, we’re confident you’ll want to stay once you get here!

To learn more about us click here. 

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, 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.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced 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 your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $14-$16/hr depending on experience

We offer our staff:

• 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.