- Leading industry compensation
- Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
- Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
- Emotional support and well-being benefits for 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
Veterinary Assistant - Norristown, United States - Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Description
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 (and YOU, if you join us) 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.
Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.
For more information, check out our website -- >www.Metro-
We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a Veterinary Assistantwith approximately a year of experience with dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our SurgeryDepartment.
**Please note that this is a Part Time positionfor one day a week (if you are looking for a full time opportunity, please see our website for full list of openings)
The PartTime schedulewe are hiring for are:
Sundays 7:30am - 5:30pm
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
Assistinappointments
Fill prescriptions
Work on the treatment floor in various capacities
Communicate with clientsand 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:
Salary: From $17.50 per hour