What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at PriorityPet Urgent Care?
Company Description
Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Aiken!
We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs every day of the week from 12 pm until 10 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets!
The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
We look forward to connecting!
To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com
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:
We offer our staff:
Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Aiken!
We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs every day of the week from 12 pm until 10 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets!
The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
We look forward to connecting!
To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com
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
- Compassionate, calm team player.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong communication skills.
- 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.
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)
- Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.