What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Animal Emergency Hospital?
At Animal Emergency Hospital we pride ourselves in our caring, compassionate, and dedicated manner of taking care of all the animals and owners that come through our door. We are a busy, fast paced, 24 hour emergency hospital located in Bel Air, MD. We are looking to add enthusiastic, team players to our already amazing support staff of over 50 team members.
Are you someone that loves animals and dreams of working with them? Do you want to learn more and enter the exciting field of emergency veterinary medicine but not sure where to start? Look no further! We are opening four new spots in our successful Mentor/Mentee program!
Our program allows you to get the inside scoop on what it’s like working behind the scenes of a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital. You will have the opportunity to learn from our highly skilled technicians and doctors, while receiving on the job training, in-person classes, and hands-on experience in different departments of our hospital while observing a variety of cases that come through our doors.
*Requirement of working 24 hours / week, and ability to work evenings and weekends.
This position is paid, and pay ranges upon previous experience and skillset. Must be reliable, have a good work ethic, have good communication skills, be able to work well with others, have a positive attitude, and be a team player.
Must be able to work nights / days, weekends, and holidays.
**We offer competitive pay, many benefits, discounts, and career growth opportunities including:
- Pet bill discounts
- Employee Pet Wellness days
- Extremely discounted employee pet bloodwork
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Start accruing vacation right away !!
- Up to 160 hours of vacation
- PTO/Sick time
- Insurance, 401-k with match
- Free Therapy and Employee Assistance Program
- Employee professional mentorship programs
- Onsite classes, training, and CE opportunities
- Get your RVT associates degree at no cost to you! - we offer FULL scholarship for your RVT associates degree through Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program. *Must work at our hospital for 6 months to qualify.
- VTS (veterinary technician specialist) support groups, resources, webinar training and mentorship to specialize in emergency & critical care
- Rabies Vaccinations
- Referral Bonuses
- Continuing education / conference allowance for RVTs of up to $2500*
- Cover costs of license and professional fees & Much More!*
Apply today to learn more!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $26
