Veterinary Assistant - Specialty & Critical Care

The role

The veterinary assistant supports clinical operations by assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care and clinical support tasks. This role involves animal restraint, monitoring hospitalized patients, and maintaining hospital cleanliness.

What you will do

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with patient restraint and handling
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition, behavior, appetite and elimination
• Feed, water and exercise patients according to individual care plans
• Prepare patients for examination or treatment
• Transport patients safely between care areas
• Assist with specimen collection and preparation
• Support preparation and cleanup of treatment and examination areas
• Assist with pharmacy support tasks
• Support client communication tasks
• Maintain accurate patient care records

Required qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a veterinary, animal care or clinical support environment, or completion of a veterinary assistant training program
• Ability to safely and humanely handle and restrain animals of various species, sizes and temperaments
• Strong observational skills
• Ability to communicate patient changes clearly and promptly
• Reliable, organized and responsive with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Comfort working in a clinical environment with exposure to biological materials, animal waste and clinical noise
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Completion of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program
• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital
• Enrollment in or completion of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture or other advanced clinical support tasks
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Uniforms provided and yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Trupanion Pet Insurance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Top-notch employee referral bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match for full-time team members
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time team members
• Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other benefit options available for full-time team members
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time team members

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. The company is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within its community.