Do you enjoy the excitement of urgent care and internal medicine, but not the long overnight hours? Would you like to be a part of an urgent care practice without the stress and burnout the role usually entails? Well, the good news is that we are looking for Veterinary Assistants just like you – skilled Team Members who have a passion for providing exceptional care to non-critically ill patients. Shifts start at just 6-hours long and client arrival is staggered via online booking to ensure smooth hospital flow. Whether you are looking to pick up a few shifts to complement your schedule, or make a full-time change, you are welcome to apply!
About the role:
We are seeking multiple full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistants to support the urgent care team at our local hospital. The incoming team will never work an overnight shift and will only see non-life-threatening cases. Plus, full-time Team Members receive great benefits, including premium compensation, best-in-class benefits, paid time off, free continuing education, and more. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Veterinary Assistant with the ability to draw blood, place IV catheters, run lab work, administer medication, safely restrain patients, and more.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform patient triage.
- Provide restraint to assist with patient exams and care.
- Observe patients, recognize changes in status, and communicate any changes to the DVM(s) in a timely fashion.
- Obtain and appropriately record patients’ vital signs.
- Perform medical treatments as directed by DVM.
- Check in clients, review estimates for care, and properly relay discharge instructions upon patient check-out.
- Provide husbandry to hospitalized patients
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant
- Experience in an urgent care or emergency setting is preferred but not required
- Time management and multi-tasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative and adaptable attitude
Binder Animal Hospital offers you:
- Premium pay starting between $20-30 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience and skillset.
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability, and life insurance!
- Team-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off.
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to an on-staff licensed social worker