Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant at Alliance Animal Health

Germantown, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pet Restraint, Triage, Lab Sample Collection, Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Surgical Preparation, Anesthetic Management, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description **This position is a part-time position for weekend hours only** Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Priority Pet Urgent Care of Germantown is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2pm – 10pm. We’re looking to hire a passionate and motivated veterinary assistant to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they’ll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community! Check us out here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, 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. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We’re looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required. Weekend availability is a requirement for this position. Compassionate and calm team-player. Ability to multi-task. Strong communication skills. Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information **This position is a part-time position for weekend hours only** Pay Range: $17 - $20/hr depending on experience level We offer our staff: 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ Compensation: USD 17 - USD 20 - hourly

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for pet restraint, triage, and the collection and analysis of laboratory samples. They also manage nursing care for hospitalized cases and assist with surgical preparation and anesthetic management.