Veterinary Assistant Job at Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown, Yorktown, VA

  • Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown
  • Yorktown, VA

Job Description

Company Description

Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is an emergency / urgent care hospital in Yorktown, VA. Our technician and support team are tenured and highly capable of supporting our veterinarians with any patient needs that come through our doors! Our practice remains innovative in offering the latest medical techniques and equipment available. Best of all, our hospital culture! We support one another, love to keep learning (and mentoring others), enjoy a challenge and live for the moments where we make each other laugh. We even have a pizza fund and love to bring snacks to share!

Full-Time Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 5:15 PM - 12:30 AM

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Job Description

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.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

  • A Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to work late evening shifts.
  • Previous professional animal care experience.
  • Compassionate and calm team-player.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Pay: Starting at $16/hr depending on experience

  • 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 (applicable to licensed employees)
  • 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:

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Afternoon shift

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