Veterinary Assistant

Company: Gentle Care Animal Hospital
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description At - Gentle Care Animal Hospital, we value laughter, collaboration, and going the extra mile to make sure both pets and their families feel at home. Whether its a pets first visit, a check-up, or offering compassionate end-of-life care, our team - treats each pet like family. From furry friends to feathered companions and scaly reptiles, we have a loyal patient base for those who love working with exotics. With big things on the horizonnew signage and exciting improvements to the practicewere focused on continuing to create a positive, lasting impact for our clients and their pets. - We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from preventive care and wellness exams to internal medicine, surgery, and dental care. We have the latest in equipment and technology to provide exceptional treatment to our patients. In addition to 3 exam rooms and a comfort room, we are equipped with: Dental & Full Body Digital X-ray Ultrasound Orthopedic Equipment Cold Laser If you thrive in a - fast-paced, supportive environment - and are passionate about making a difference at every stage of a pets life, wed love for you to join us and be part of something truly special. Learn More About Our Hospital! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications Were looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant -with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and -anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) - Employee Assistance Program - Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees - Paid Bereavement Program - Paid Parental Leave Program - Competitive Compensation - Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program - Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster - Career Development Opportunities - Referral Bonus Program for most positions! - Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) - Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. - *Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit. - Employment Type: Full Time

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