Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care Mid Shift at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates summary:
As a Veterinary Assistant at Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty, you will provide essential support in a fast-paced environment while assisting with surgery, anesthesia, and patient care for companion animals. You will work closely with a team of veterinary specialists, ensuring the highest standards of care through effective communication and organization. This role offers a balanced schedule with numerous benefits, fostering professional growth and a supportive work culture.
Description
Are you looking to make an impact with the region's preferred specialty and emergency team for companion animals? Want to practice urgent care medicine at a specialty level? If you love ER medicine and want to work with a network of incredible veterinary specialists, look no further than the Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty team in King of Prussia, PA.
As a new 6,000-square-foot facility just a short commute away from Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, this hospital will feature 5 exam rooms, a surgery suite, and ample treatment space. We know wait times in the ER can be frustrating, so the goal is to create a free flow between hospitals to serve our community and their pets to the best of our ability.
In addition to urgent care services, this location will benefit from having a team of specialists onsite including a boarded surgeon, a boarded internist, and a boarded radiologist. You will also have a direct connection to the rest of our specialists at MVA, eliminating the barrier for new consults when you need them most.
We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a veterinary assistant to join our Urgent Care. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for surgery and anesthesia, excellent interpersonal skills, is extremely organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The schedule for this role would be Sunday-Wednesday 2p-12a or Thursday-Saturday 12p-12a.
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience and comfort with patient (dog and cat) restraint and handling required
- Basic knowledge of small animal medicine (proper restraint/handling, diagnostics, laboratory testing)
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and disease processes
- Assist Nurses and Doctors in appointments, procedures and diagnostics
- Assist with anesthesia, surgery and discharge preparation
- Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
- Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, cleaning cages
- Proficient computer skills
- Perform digital radiographs
- Stocking of supplies in various locations throughout the hospital
- Ensure cleanliness and integrity of the hospital
- Attention to detail, organization and a calm demeanor required
- Ability to focus, prioritize and multitask in a fast paced, environment
- Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients
Our top tier benefits include:
- Mid-shift and weekend schedules eligible for 15% shift differentials
- Leading industry compensation
- Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer time off
- $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
- Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
- Retirement plan including matching funds
- Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
- Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
- Pet bereavement day paid
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
- Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
- Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
- Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
- Unlimited growth potential
- Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
- A strong focus on team member well being
- Team member events
Salary: From $17.50 per hour
Keywords:
veterinary assistant, urgent care, animal care, patient handling, surgery assistance, veterinary medicine, emergency care, animal hospital, veterinary specialists, animal welfare