Job Description
If you are passionate about pets and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you!
Huffard Animal Hospital is a well-established and bustling 8-doctor Small Animal General Practice.
We offer wellness and preventative care, same-day appointments for sick patients, in-house diagnostic capability (bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound), overnight supervised hospitalization, technician services, elective and emergency surgeries, dental cleaning, and boarding.
The veterinary assistant provides support to the entire veterinary team.
Each department in the hospital works cohesively to safely and compassionately provide the veterinary care needed by pets and their owners.
It is important that a candidate for this position be able to integrate well with different people, and to dedicate themselves to providing superior medical care for our patients and their owners.
Our staff works a rotating weekly schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must be motivated to independently seek ways to help the team throughout the day, in addition to performing all expected duties
* You genuinely enjoy working with pets and are committed to providing compassionate care regardless of whether they are healthy, stressed, ill or painful
* Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, carrying, and proper, safe restraint of animals (will be assisted by other staff members when lifting pets over 40 lbs); should be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time; may frequently work in a bent or squatting position
* At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital, but willing to train on-the-job for motivated candidates
Responsibilities
* Utilize effective fear-free techniques for safe handling and restraint of patients to facilitate examination, vaccination, and other diagnostic procedures and treatments
* Provide excellent customer service, including answering phone calls, responding to client texts and emails, and compassionately help clients navigate the care of their pet, whether healthy or ill
* Assist with routine diagnostic tests, i.e.
radiographs, blood work, cytology
* Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
* Maintain cleanliness and proper sterilization of surgical instruments, equipment, and operating rooms
* Administer medications and fluids under the supervision of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician
* Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam rooms, and treatment areas of the hospital
* Feeding and bathing patients in the hospital and boarding settings
* Maintain inventory and restock supplies
Compensation
* Starting at $18.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits
* Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance
* 401(k)
* Vacation and sick paid time off
* Uniform allowance
* Employee pet discount
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.
That starts by empowering our care teams.
We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way.
Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.
Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.
At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth.
We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.