Veterinary Assistant
Company: Gentle Care Animal Hospital
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionGentle Care Animal Hospital was created to
offer a wide range of veterinary services: preventive care,
wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, and dental care. In
addition to customary services, Gentle Care offers a blend of
traditional and integrative veterinary medicine to meet the need of
every patient and owner.Gentle Care also offers both medical and
general pet boarding exclusively to their current clients and is
one of only a few animal care facilities to provide its own 24-hour
emergency care, handled by staff veterinarians. Dr. Ermelings
vision was not limited to excellence in the care of pets: the
Gentle Care owner education program was designed to support every
pet owner through all the stages of their pets lives.To learn more
about us click here.Job DescriptionJob 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 youre
looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into
that next career move, youll have opportunities through a variety
of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing
development.QualificationsWere looking for:An experienced
Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience
preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong
CommunicatorMust 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.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS+ Ability to sit
or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.+ Ability
to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles,
etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership
for additional clarity.)+ Client needs and work volume may
occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete
essential duties of this job. This position may require special
working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or
holidays.+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning,
remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing,
and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
proficiently.+ The noise level in the work environment is
moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.+ Job
requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required
duties while working.+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to
50 pounds.+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger
dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a
keyboard and operate other equipment as required.+ Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed
to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on
occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or
zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.Additional
InformationWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health,
dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life &
supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid
Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement
ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive
CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to
licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Assistance
ProgramAccess to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn
FosterCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid
Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex,
Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Originby Jobble
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