Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Overnight Vet Assistant (+$500)

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Overnight Vet Assistant: ***$500 sign on bonus***

Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else. Our team members make us extraordinary, and they are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Overnight Vet Assistant

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is a state of the art, 25,000 square foot hospital. We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of overnight Emergency Assistants with experience in a clinical setting.

The schedules we are hiring for are:

Sunday through Wednesday 10pm - 8am (or Sunday through Tuesday 8pm - 8am)

Wednesday through Saturday 10pm - 8am;

Thursday through Saturday 8pm - 8am

Daily responsibilities and job 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

· Perform digital radiographs

· Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)

· Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, cleaning cages

· Proficient computer skills

· 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:

• $500 sign on bonus for overnight positions
• Overnight and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
• Leading industry compensation
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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
• Veterinary Social Worker on site for clients and 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person