Experienced Veterinary Assistant
@ Alliance Animal HealthExperienced Veterinary Assistant
About the job
Southgate Veterinary Clinic values compassionate, skilled team members to provide top-quality pet care. We focus on building relationships, offering ongoing training, benefits, and career growth in a positive work environment in Bellefontaine, OH.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-year veterinary experience
- Compassionate and calm demeanor
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to restrain pets
- Multi-tasker and team player
Qualifications
- Self-starter with learning desire
- Proficient in sample collection
- Experience with lab tests radiographs
- Anesthesia monitoring a plus
Full job description
At Southgate Veterinary Clinic, we believe that every team member is a leader and a vital part of delivering exceptional care. Located in the heart of Bellefontaine, OH, our dedicated and compassionate team works together each day to create a positive, stress-free experience for pets and their families.
We take pride in not only our veterinary knowledge and technical expertise but also in the kindness, patience, and integrity that define our practice culture. Our goal is simple — to provide the highest quality medical care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved pets.
We’re here for you, we’re here for your pet, and we’re proud to be your neighborhood’s favorite vet.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
We’re looking for:
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
- Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.