Riverside Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Riverside Animal Hospital, Flushing, Michigan, United States, 48433
Who we are::
Riverside Animal Hospital is growing and seeking a veterinary assistant to join our clinic family! We are currently a one-doctor, appointment-only practice. We do not have overnight shifts or on-call hours. Our patient roster includes companion pets, pocket pets, and some exotics. Full-time and part-time hours are available.At Riverside Animal Hospital, we understand the vital role our veterinary assistants play in the success of our clinic. Our veterinary assistants are responsible for assisting the doctors and veterinary staff in the exam rooms, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining a clean environment.Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:Financial Benefits:A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account529 Savings PlanTuition Support ProgramReferral bonus programWellness Benefits:Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and visionSupplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insuranceSick Time / Paid Time OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace Benefits:Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAccess to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wideLifestyle Benefits:Six paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programVeterinary Assistant Tasks and Responsibilities:Obtain client information patient medical historyBring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluationPerform diagnostics, digital radiographs, in-house and reference laboratory (IDEXX)Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical proceduresClean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and toolsEnsure exam rooms are stocked and sterilizedChange animal bandages, bedding, and kennel materialsEnsure all cages and kennels are cleanAdminister medicationsAssist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testingCommunicate with owners and families on instructionsPerform administrative duties such as updating files and processing paymentsVeterinary Assistant Qualifications:1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferredAble to communicate clearly with clients and staffAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyBasic understanding of animal behavior and health carePassion for working with animals and their ownersAttention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient recordsPhysical ability to restrain larger pets when necessaryWe are proud of our clinic and would love to tell you more about it!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Riverside 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.
Riverside Animal Hospital is growing and seeking a veterinary assistant to join our clinic family! We are currently a one-doctor, appointment-only practice. We do not have overnight shifts or on-call hours. Our patient roster includes companion pets, pocket pets, and some exotics. Full-time and part-time hours are available.At Riverside Animal Hospital, we understand the vital role our veterinary assistants play in the success of our clinic. Our veterinary assistants are responsible for assisting the doctors and veterinary staff in the exam rooms, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining a clean environment.Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:Financial Benefits:A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account529 Savings PlanTuition Support ProgramReferral bonus programWellness Benefits:Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and visionSupplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insuranceSick Time / Paid Time OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace Benefits:Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAccess to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wideLifestyle Benefits:Six paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programVeterinary Assistant Tasks and Responsibilities:Obtain client information patient medical historyBring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluationPerform diagnostics, digital radiographs, in-house and reference laboratory (IDEXX)Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical proceduresClean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and toolsEnsure exam rooms are stocked and sterilizedChange animal bandages, bedding, and kennel materialsEnsure all cages and kennels are cleanAdminister medicationsAssist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testingCommunicate with owners and families on instructionsPerform administrative duties such as updating files and processing paymentsVeterinary Assistant Qualifications:1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferredAble to communicate clearly with clients and staffAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyBasic understanding of animal behavior and health carePassion for working with animals and their ownersAttention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient recordsPhysical ability to restrain larger pets when necessaryWe are proud of our clinic and would love to tell you more about it!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Riverside 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.