| Location | ANDOVER, KS |
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assistant plays an essential role in supporting our entire hospital team. This position works closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client service representatives, and other team members to provide exceptional care to our patients and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments
Safely handle and restrain animals for examinations, blood draws, nail trims, and other procedures
Monitor hospitalized patients and assist with postoperative care
Administer medications under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician
Assist with routine diagnostic testing, including radiographs, bloodwork, and fecal testing
Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, examination rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
Feed, walk, bathe, and provide general care for hospitalized and boarding animals
Maintain, organize, and stock medical supplies and inventory
Answer phones and assist with scheduling and client questions
Provide friendly, compassionate customer service
Help educate and support clients in caring for their pets
Communicate effectively with all members of the hospital team
Perform other duties as needed to support patient care and hospital operations
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Previous veterinary or animal-care experience is preferred but not required
Must be a dependable, motivated self-starter
Able to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
Works well as part of a team and communicates respectfully with coworkers and clients
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can remain calm and compassionate when animals are frightened, stressed, ill, or in pain
Willing to learn and accept coaching and feedback
Committed to providing excellent patient and client care
Physical Requirements
Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently
Able to assist other team members with lifting animals weighing more than 40 pounds
Able to safely restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments
Able to walk or stand for extended periods
Able to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and work in a squatting position
Comfortable working in an environment that may involve animal hair, odors, bodily fluids, noise, and cleaning chemicals
If you are passionate about animals and interested in joining a compassionate, hardworking team of animal advocates, our hospital may be the perfect fit for you. We are looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and committed to helping both pets and the people who love them.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
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.
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ANDOVER, Kansas, United States
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