Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility. Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and 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.
• Through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development opportunities, you can grow within your role or pursue additional career paths.

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset.

• Pay Range: $14.00-$15.00 per hour
• 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
• Career development opportunities and referral bonus program
• Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)
• Hiring eligibility may depend on a satisfactory background check
• Note:
  
  some benefits may vary for full-time vs part-time status

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