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Animal Care Assistant

Penfield Veterinary Hospital

Rochester, NY | Full Time

$39k-45k (estimate)

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Penfield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Animal Care Assistant Near Rochester, NY

Animal Care Assistant
Rochester, NY

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Penfield Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Animal Hospital of Pittsford, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week. This would be a combination of days, evenings, and weekends including Urgent Care.

Role Responsibilities:

Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post op.
Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update and maintain medical records.
Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library offree CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $16-16.50/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$39k-45k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/10/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/08/2024

WEBSITE

penfieldvet.com

HEADQUARTERS

ROCHESTER, NY

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1975

CEO

ROBERT I PULVER

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Penfield Veterinary Hospital

Penfield Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarian - serving the Rochester, Fairport, Pittsford, East Rochester, NY area.

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