Veterinary Assistant

Overview
Hamilton Animal Care of the Lehigh Valley is hiring a Full-Time, Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team.
Location: 4570 W. Tilghman St Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
Compensation: $15 - $17 based on experience
We are a growing, tight knit hospital that is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We have an easy-going and supportive staff. Do you have a special interest or skill you want to learn? No problem! We have mentorship available to help you grow your skill set.
Our fast paced hospital utilizes our veterinary assist's to the fullest. We have multiple modalities we use to support our patient care. In addition to dogs and cats, we see exotics too.
We are looking for someone to assist us with room work. This includes being able to collect a history, make vaccine recommendations based on lifestyle and explain the WHY behind it. For our sick patients, be able to collect history from owners.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Access to Lula Fit App

• Live fitness and meditation classes
• Self-guided wellness collection
• On-demand video library
• 1-1 virtual fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being coaching

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
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
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 aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• 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.

Mission Veterinary Partners just purchased our own accredited Veterinary Technician College and will be offering online classes to our employees for a degree in Veterinary Technology. We will be offering this program to our employees that wish to grow within the field at a significantly reduced financial cost. After completing the program, you will be able to sit for the VTNE and become a Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician.
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.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.