Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Hiring Veterinary Assistants with experience!


We are looking for hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our amazing Veterinary Assistant team!


Hours include nights and weekends. Must be reliable and responsible. Offering great starting hourly salary and benefits package after 90 days (must be full time).


*Discounted Gym Membership


*Monthly Staff Meetings


*Monthly Birthday Celebrations


*Co-worker Kudos Program


*Annual Review and Pay Advancements


*Monthly Touch Base with Team Supervisors


*Staff Incentive Program


* On-Site Skills Training


We are currently in need of Assistant WITH EXPERIENCE (1-3 years preferred) in the veterinary field. Our Veterinary Assistants work both independently and side by side with our doctors. Veterinary Assistant must have excellent communication and customer service skills and be a Team Player! We utilize electronic medical records, so computer skills are a must. Experience with Ezyvet preferred but not required.


Our Veterinary Assistant perform various roles such as Exam Room Technician, Treatment Room Technician, and Surgery Technician. Technician responsibilities include obtaining history from clients, assisting in exam rooms, client education, injections, obtaining digital radiographs, performing treatments as directed by the doctors, preparing samples to be sent to outside laboratories, and performing in-house bloodwork. Veterinary Assistant also prepare patients for surgery, and assist in monitoring anesthesia.


~ 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.


~Able to work 10-hour shifts.


~ Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.


If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.


Compensation and Benefits:
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• $16-$21 an hour

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.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.