Certified Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Sunset Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic with a loyal client base. We have been in business since 1996 and recently moved into our new facility in 2014. Sunset is a 4-doctor practice. We are a close team operating in a professional, yet fun and compassionate environment. We believe in investing in our team. By advancing our staff's knowledge and skills, we can improve the quality of care for our patients.


Workplace perks include flexible schedules, food and coffee, modern facilities and equipment, and more. Our entire team works together, and we take great pride in maintaining a clean and sanitized facility for our patients, our clients, and our staff.


Expected working hours would be between 35-40 a week, including rotating weekend shifts. Each employee has a set day off during the week to help balance weekend hours. We are open Mon-Fri 7:30-6 and Sat 8-12. Experience is required, and each employee will go through a detailed and structured training process.


Full-Time employee benefits include paid holidays and vacation time, employee discounts, continuing education, health insurance, matching IRA contribution, and more. Compensation is based on experience but is competitive for the Edmond area.


Job duties would include assisting veterinarians with patients during routine and illness appointments, surgical procedures, drop-off appointments, etc. Assistants are also responsible for collecting samples for various tests such as parasite checks, bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology slides and more. Assistants will work in conjunction with our kennel attendants to care for boarders, bathe patients, and monitor hospitalized patients. He/She will also educate clients on various topics such as parasite prevention, dietary recommendations, etc.


Interested applicants can send a resume, with cover letter, or apply in person.


Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Store Discounts

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

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, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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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.