What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Treasure Valley Veterinary Hospital Kuna?
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We are growing and adding a doctor to our DVM team! This means our veterinary support team needs to grow as well! We have completed our first wave of hiring and are now starting our second. If you are ready to make a change, to make a difference, and to feel like you matter, then we welcome you to apply!
This position requires a minimum of 6 months of experience, preferably 1 or more years of experience (Veterinary Assistant, Kennel, Boarding, or Dog Daycare positions do not count as Veterinary Technician experience).
Here's what we can offer you:
Work Life Balance Benefits
- No weekends, nights, or major holidays!
- 4-day work weeks
- A consistent schedule
- Scheduled lunch breaks
- Closed on, and paid for, 6 major holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- An array of wellness, workplace, veterinary, and financial benefits for health in all facets of life
Work Environment Benefits
- Team members who lift each other up, support each other, and have fun together
- A management team that truly cares for and supports our team members
- A team that thrives on collaboration and mutual support
- A team that cares for each other, so we can better care for our patients
- A team that is passionate about the pets we care for
- Celebrations of each other and life events
- Theme days
- Appreciation days that consist of coffee or energy drink runs, snack trays, or delicious meals
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Employee Awards with Swag
- CE Allowance and Learning & Development Programs
- Scrub Allotment
- Deeply Discounted Veterinary Care
- Free Diagnostics for Employee Pets
- Pet Food Discount Programs
Financial Benefits:
- Pay range starts at $16.50 per hour AND UP, BASED ON EXPERIENCE
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Referral Programs
- Employer Paid Certification Program
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in examinations and procedures, ensuring proper animal handling and care
- Administer medications and maintain accurate records of treatments
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hospital
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals in care, reporting any concerns to the veterinary team
- Utilize veterinary terminology
Requirements:
- Must be available Monday through Friday
- Minimum of 6 months of experience, preferably 1 or more years of experience (Veterinary Assistant, Kennel, Boarding, or Dog Daycare positions do not count as Veterinary Technician experience)
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Must have computer skills
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
If this sounds like you, then you are just who we are looking for! Hiring immediately.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 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
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- How many months or years (please notate which) of Veterinary Assistant experience do you have? Minimum of 6 months required.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17