Who we are:
The Center of Veterinary Expertise (COVE) is a state of the art 24/7 ER + specialty veterinary hospital in Suffolk, VA. Our facility is staffed with board certified specialists in cardiology, surgery and advanced dentistry.
What we need:
We are presently accepting applications from Veterinary Assistants with a minimum of 2 years experience in a veterinary practice setting with direct surgical assisting experience. It is favored that applicants be knowledgeable in surgical and sterile techniques, patient prep, and have strong patient restraint skills.
An individual in this position must possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in determining the needs of the team and hospital. A successful applicant should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They need to possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and express a positive attitude in their daily work. The individual must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism.
Responsibilities:• Understands workflow of the surgery department and ensures efficient daily operation.• Provides input with problem-solving efforts for daily operations.• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships across the hospital.• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, communication and cooperation among team members.• Collaborates with staff at all levels and departments to streamline delivery of services.• Collaborates and provides feedback for hiring and onboarding of staff and performance reviews.• Coordinates with Surgeon, Team Lead and Facility Manager to ensure equipment needs and expectations are met.
Skills:• Ability to promote effective communication amongst team members• Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast paced surgery service.
Education:
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
- Surgical Experience: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- M-Th and every other Friday, 8-10 hour day shifts
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Suffolk, VA 23435: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person