Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

At Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We are a family of veterinary medical professionals that thrive on providing a lifetime of integrative and progressive health care. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from wellness and preventative care to specialties like hospice care, surgical services, and services associated with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). We are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary assistant experience required-1-2 years' experience highly preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Great communication skills
• Works well on a team or independently
• Willingness to assist in reception when needed
• Previous customer service experience

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits for full-time employees include:

• Compensation- starting at $15/hr--based on experience
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period for enrollment
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets' primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet's life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $15/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.