Veterinary Assistant

Overview

East Maryland Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team and assist our 4 doctors. We provide medical, surgical and dental care as well as grooming and boarding for cats and dogs, and we are AAHA Accredited. We pride ourselves on a positive culture where teammates support each other. If you are outgoing, love working with animals and educating their owners, apply today.

Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Background and drug screening are required.

• Assisting the doctors in exam rooms and in surgery
• Routine patient care and medical record keeping
• Diagnostic sample collection, laboratory analysis, and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications, including reviewing treatment plans and cost estimates with clients
• Addressing the client’s concerns and patient’s needs
• Educating pet owners about preventative medicine, common illnesses, and testing
• Execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM (including placing IV catheters, phlebotomy, injections, perioperative nursing, etc.)

• Full-time or part-time; days and hours may vary based on hospital need
• Weekend work on a rotational basis
• Standing for long periods and some heavy lifting may be involved

• High school degree or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification not required but a plus
• Veterinary experience required
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a busy environment
• AVImark software experience is a plus

• Schedule:
  
  32-40 hours weekly;
  Monday to Friday; weekends on a rotational basis
• Location:
  
  Phoenix, AZ (85012) — ability to commute or relocate before starting work (Required)
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, life, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and employee assistance program
• Uniform allowance and employee discounts on products and services

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way and connect our network of 1,000 hospitals to foster growth and collaboration. We are committed to professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with 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. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.