Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality patient care and ensures the clinic operates efficiently. This role focuses on animal handling basic care and assisting with daily clinical tasks.

Essential Job Functions

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and treatments

Safely restrain animals for procedures and handling

Prepare exam rooms treatment areas and surgical suites

Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain clinic cleanliness

Feed walk and provide basic care for hospitalized patients

Assist with sample collection as directed

Fill prescriptions and prepare medications under supervision

Maintain accurate patient records and communicate updates to the team

Support client interactions including basic education and discharge instructions

Stock supplies and ensure rooms are properly equipped

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Previous veterinary or animal care experience preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compassionate reliable and detail-oriented

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes

Stand walk bend and kneel for extended period

Comfortable working around animals including those that may be stressed or fractious

Compensation

18.00 - 22.00 per hour

Equivalent to approximately 37000 - 46000 annually for full-time employment

Eligible for periodic bonus where applicable

Medical Vision Dental insurance 401k Health Savings Account Paid time off Employee discounts

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA were 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 1000 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 were committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Heres what to expect when interacting with us

• Well always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in nva.com

• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site careers.nva.com

• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhubnva.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 Colorados 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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Location Maryland United States

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