Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Alliance Animal Health
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- Pay
- $16
- an hour
- Location
- Yorktown, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
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About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- <p>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.</p><p>Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.</p><p>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.</p>
What you need
- <ul><li>A Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience is <strong>required</strong>.</li><li>Previous experience in ER / Urgent Care is preferred, but not required.</li><li><strong>Ability to work overnight shifts.</strong></li><li>Compassionate and calm team-player.</li><li>Ability to multi-task.</li><li>Must be able to properly restrain pets.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs are a bonus!</li><li>Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.</li></ul>
Key skills
Pet restraintStrong communication skillsAbility to multi-taskSample collectionObtaining medical historiesProcessing laboratory testsRadiographsCompassionate and calm team-playerSelf-starter
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Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
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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.
A Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience is required .
Previous experience in ER / Urgent Care is preferred, but not required.
Ability to work overnight shifts.
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.
**We are looking for a full-time teammate for overnight shifts. Shifts available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday from 11:45pm - 8:30am**
Pay Range: Starting at $16/hr+ depending on experience level
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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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/