Veterinary Assistant at Alliance Animal Health

Marion, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pet Restraint, Triage, Sample Collection, Lab Sample Analysis, Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Client Communication, Surgical Preparation, Surgical Assistance, Anesthetic Management, Compassion, Calmness, Teamwork, Multi-Tasking, Communication

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling. Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives! Our hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm Must be available to work some Saturdays 8am-12pm To learn more about us, go to https://centralvet.net/ Full-time and Part-time positions available 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 preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring preferred but are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information We offer our staff: Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience 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 Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 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/ #SS3

Responsibilities

Key duties involve managing patient care, including restraint, triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and nursing hospitalized cases with varying stability. Assistants will also handle medication administration, surgical preparation, anesthetic management, and effective communication of treatment plans to clients.