Veterinary Assistant

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality care to our patients. This position requires knowledge of emergency veterinary practices and procedures through client communication and excellent patient nursing and handling skills. Our emergency location is open 24/7, we are hiring full-time overnights which includes nights/weekends/holidays.

Duties:
- Assist veterinarians in providing care to patients
- Handle and restrain patients during examinations and procedures
- Prepare treatment areas for procedures
- Clean and sanitize equipment and instruments
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as bloodwork, cytology, and urinalysis
- Assist with radiographs and ultrasound imaging procedures
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
- Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatment

Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in an emergency veterinary setting is required
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Familiarity with canine and feline handling techniques
- Proficiency in in-patient nursing care, laboratory procedures and aseptic technique
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The job requires the following lifting requirements and/or exerted force be performed on the job, able to lift 30 pounds (team lift heavier patients)
• Stand, walk, bend 10 hours
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.
• As a working hospital, there will be exposure to a variety of chemicals and cleaners. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Pet dander and exposure to a wide variety of animals is to be expected.

Benefits Include:

• (Full-time) Paid Medical/Dental/Vision, upgrade options
• (Full-time) Basic Life Insurance (AD&D)*
• (Full-time) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)*
• (all positions) 401k - safe harbor - automatic 3% practice contribution
• (all positions) Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) - certified fitness instructor and nutrition, degree in psychology - dedicated to team wellness - nutrition, fitness, and one on one personal development
• Provided Meal Prep (per shift options)
• Uniform Allowance - annual or biannual option (PT/FT allowance)
• UPP branded apparel
• Paid outside Continuing Education
• Employee Education Assistance Plan (for higher education - (full-time))
• Paid licensing/dues/memberships
• (Full-time) Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave*
• Dedicated onsite Rest Recovery Room
• Dedicated Team Gym
• Healthy Snacks
• Stocked personal items/shower change room
• Cost plus veterinary care (wellness/urgent/emergent/critical care for personal pets)
• Massage benefit (contracted LMT) (PT/FT scheduling)
• Regular Team Building Events
• Team Meetings every other month

If you are passionate about providing high quality patient care and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25