Description

Adirondack Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skills Veterinary Assistant to our team.

Adirondack Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in Westport, New York. Our hospital features in-house diagnostics such as digital radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house lab. We see wellness cases, perform surgery and dentistry, sick clients, and emergencies (during operating hours; no overnights or on-call).

Adirondack Veterinary Hospital is located in Westport, NY. The town has been known historically as "The gateway to the Adirondack Mountains." Westport, NY is located on Lake Champlain where its close proximity to the Adirondack high country and the Green Mountains of Vermont creates a regional setting of outstanding beauty and a striking image of a town close to nature. A short distance away lies the village of Elizabethtown, NY. This area is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts of all pursuits. Activities you can enjoy are skiing, biking, golfing, boating, horseback riding, birding, hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and snowshoeing. If you like the outdoors, this is the place to be! https://adkvets.com/

Veterinary Assistant

Adirondack Veterinary Hospital in Westport, NY

$17.00 an hour (based on experience)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 plus year veterinary experience or education
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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