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Central Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant!
At least one year of animal handling experience required
Location: 317 Ardsley Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
Compensation: $16 -$22
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday Emergencies Only 9:00 am-11:00 am
Shift Details: Ability to work 2-3 weekends monthly is a requirement for this position.
Skills:
Our Veterinary Assistants are assigned a doctor/technician team each day. We rely heavily on our Veterinary Assistants for the following duties:
Facility maintence, cleaning, laundry, mopping, and making sure the hospital is sanitary.
Restraint - assists with restraint in exam rooms, restraint during procedures and therapies
Will assist with radiographs, ultrasounds and other procedures.
Weighs patients, takes clients into a room for the doctor, client communication
Boarding/kennel cleaning, organizing and care of patients (sprinkled with telling them how handsome/beautiful and loved they are)
Giving treats, sweet talking and making our patients and their owners feel welcome.
Creative with finding ways to help out around the hospital and finding projects to stay busy.
Taking the initiative to do tasks that are not expected from you to make the day run efficiently.
Feels comfortable communicating and relaying messages to clients from a doctor or technician.
We're looking for superhero's for our team at Central Animal Hospital. We're here to make a difference, but we like to have fun, too! Our technicians are treated like the super stars they are with amazing compensation, profit sharing bonuses, and of course being treated like a human being and not a number. We believe in people over profits - everyday!
Central Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited, busy 8 doctor practice. We see mostly dogs and cats but we also see some pocket pets, wild life and the occasional goat or sheep.
Our team culture is focused on team work. Everyone gets along well, most employees have worked together for several years. We utilize our Veterinary Assistants as much as possible. Do you need career pathing? No problem! With MVP's scholarship program, you can go to tech school.
We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn and grow. We are happy to train someone that may not have all the skills or a lot of hands-on experience as long as you are motivated and an independent worker.
We offer a wide variety of modalities and therapies for our clients/patients including orthopedic surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasound, oncology and more.
We are not Fear Free certified but try to incorporated as many techniques as possible when handling our patients.
Come join our team!
Benefits:
PTO - 136
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU
Optional Insurances Available
Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Assistants and Vet Students.
Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact:
Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.
Qualifications:
Physical demands and work environment
The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
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Central Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant!
At least one year of animal handling experience required
Location: 317 Ardsley Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
Compensation: $16 -$22
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday Emergencies Only 9:00 am-11:00 am
Shift Details: Ability to work 2-3 weekends monthly is a requirement for this position.
Skills:
Our Veterinary Assistants are assigned a doctor/technician team each day. We rely heavily on our Veterinary Assistants for the following duties:
Facility maintence, cleaning, laundry, mopping, and making sure the hospital is sanitary.
Restraint - assists with restraint in exam rooms, restraint during procedures and therapies
Will assist with radiographs, ultrasounds and other procedures.
Weighs patients, takes clients into a room for the doctor, client communication
Boarding/kennel cleaning, organizing and care of patients (sprinkled with telling them how handsome/beautiful and loved they are)
Giving treats, sweet talking and making our patients and their owners feel welcome.
Creative with finding ways to help out around the hospital and finding projects to stay busy.
Taking the initiative to do tasks that are not expected from you to make the day run efficiently.
Feels comfortable communicating and relaying messages to clients from a doctor or technician.
We're looking for superhero's for our team at Central Animal Hospital. We're here to make a difference, but we like to have fun, too! Our technicians are treated like the super stars they are with amazing compensation, profit sharing bonuses, and of course being treated like a human being and not a number. We believe in people over profits - everyday!
Central Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited, busy 8 doctor practice. We see mostly dogs and cats but we also see some pocket pets, wild life and the occasional goat or sheep.
Our team culture is focused on team work. Everyone gets along well, most employees have worked together for several years. We utilize our Veterinary Assistants as much as possible. Do you need career pathing? No problem! With MVP's scholarship program, you can go to tech school.
We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn and grow. We are happy to train someone that may not have all the skills or a lot of hands-on experience as long as you are motivated and an independent worker.
We offer a wide variety of modalities and therapies for our clients/patients including orthopedic surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasound, oncology and more.
We are not Fear Free certified but try to incorporated as many techniques as possible when handling our patients.
Come join our team!
Benefits:
PTO - 136
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU
Optional Insurances Available
Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Assistants and Vet Students.
Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact:
Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.
Qualifications:
Physical demands and work environment
The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
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