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Veterinary Assistant

Steamboat Animal Hospital

About the Role

Steamboat Animal Hospital has an opening for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to add to our awesome team. Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their authentic, funky selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, excellent!

Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Advanced experience as a veterinary assistant 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
  • Strong English — written and verbal language skills
  • Advanced animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience required

Responsibilities

  • Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
  • Be familiar with monitoring devices, IV infusion pumps, patient warming systems, radiograph procedures 
  • Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
  • Take accurate notes and medical history of patients for doctors
  • Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
  • Take temperatures, record vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.

We know that a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care, so we enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we’ve put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:

 

 

Financial Benefits:  

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
    • $17.00 / hr
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • 529 Savings Plan 
  • Tuition Support Program 
  • Referral bonus program  

 

Wellness Benefits:  

  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only) 
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 
  • Pet discounts on services and products 
  • Pet food discount program  

 

Workplace Benefits:  

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
  • Professional development opportunities  
  • Continuing education allowance 
  • Uniform allowance  

 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

  • A flexible schedule of 8 or 10-hour shifts
  • Six paid holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee discount program 

 

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

 

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Steamboat Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential. 

 


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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