Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

River Road Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team!

We aim to provide the highest standard of veterinary medicine and we pride our self on having an amazing work/life balance, and the best culture possible! We have fun at work and love what we do!

River Road Pet Clinic provides general veterinary services, including surgeries, pet dental care, preventive care, in house lab, radiographs, and acupuncture. Our technicians have ongoing continuing education opportunities and generous pet care benefits!

We are very proud of our culture and team! We work hard for one another and always carry an optimistic attitude. We provide the best care for our patients! We also enjoy educating our clients. If you are looking for a place that embodies positivity, has a great team and culture, and provides opportunities for educational and personal growth, apply today!

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant. Preferably over one year.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• High standard customer service and answering phones to assist clients with their needs as well as working as CSR to support staffing levels when needed.

• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.

• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including assisting in euthanasia.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and/or assist in lifting over 50 pounds.

• Walking or standing for long periods of time and frequently works in a squatting or bending position.

• Restrain animals during blood draws and procedures.

• Anesthesia monitoring and surgery experience. We can provide training.

• Experience with dental cleanings and radiographs. We can provide training.

• Maintain and sterilize equipment and surgical instruments.

• Administering medications under veterinarian and tech supervision.

• Clean and disinfecting cages, exam rooms, and hospital areas.

• Aiding with routing diagnostics, such as taking radiographs, running blood work, reading fecals.

• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

• Must have active listening, attention to details, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

• Must have basic computer/office skills, which include typing on a keyboard, attaching documents, scanning records, reading records.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation depends on the level of experience and your skill set.

Background and drug screening required.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits for full time only:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health Insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule and work life balance

• Paid time off

• Holidays

Schedule:

• We are open Monday to Friday 8a-5p and Saturday 8a-5p. Employee schedule will be a 4-5 day workweek consisting of 30-40 hours per week for full time. Must be open to rotating Saturdays.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're 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 1,000 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, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.