Veterinary Assistant
Location
Mansfield, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the entire clinic team, aiding in patient care, treatment, and various services. This role involves monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, assisting with diagnostic tests, and ensuring a clean and sterile environment, all while delivering excellent client and patient care.
The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.
Job Description Overview:
Assist with patient care and treatment
Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
Maintain inventory and stocking
Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
Feeding/bathing animals
Answering phones
Customer service
Helping clients with their pets
Qualifications:
Must be 18yrs old or older
Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
Updated 2h ago
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Experience
1+ years
How this role is positioned
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
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Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
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Company snapshot
Company
Mansfield Animal Clinic
Team size
Growing team
Location
Mansfield, United States
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, NVA cares for pets and supports pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Their purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and their mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
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Veterinary Assistant
Mansfield, United States • Full Time