What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at The Cat Doctor of Dover?
Privately owned Cat Doctor of Dover cultivates a familiar and friendly atmosphere, where everyone feels involved and committed to the best possible care, we can give cats and their families. We are seeking a full-time, experienced veterinary assistant to join our growing care team.
We highly encourage CE, and provide on-the-job training for assisting with medical appointments/procedures, abdominal ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and surgery. Candidates should possess their technician certificate and be proficieny in;
- Restraining for venipuncture & IV catheter placement
- Assisting with surgery prep/recovery
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Obtaining and running various diagnostics
- Digital radiographs
- With AAFP Cat Friendly/Fear Free feline handling
- DEA & OSHA compliance
- AviMark, EzyVet, and/or Cubex experience a bonus
Time spent outside work with family or friends is important, so we offer a 4-day work week with no nights/weekend. The pay/benefits offered is market competitive, and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. If interested, please send resume to caylin@cb-strategies.com.
Benefits for full-time employees:
- PTO – 1 wk first year, 2 wk second year
- 3 sick days/year
- PTO on birthday
- Health insurance stipend
- SIMPLE IRA with employer match
- Veterinary employee pet discount
- Scrub allotment - $150 upon hire and $100/year of employment after
- CE stipend of $500/year and 3 paid CE days
- EAP membership, access to Calm app
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100 - $500