Job Description
Job Description
Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team! We empower our Assistants to fully utilize their expertise while delivering top-quality patient care. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our team, managing patient flow, assisting in surgery, performing outpatient procedures, educating clients, and more. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Flexible FT schedule: Mon-Sat
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay: $16-$18/hour, for each hour worked*
- Bonus package: $500 based on credentials and experience
- Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available (with HSA option)
- Paid time off, **in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Holiday pay
- 401k options
- Life insurance and disability
- Generous pet discounts
- Career growth potential
- And more!
Required qualifications and skillset:
- 2+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Surgical assistance, including monitoring, anesthesia, and post-op recovery
- Dental prophylaxis and radiographs
- Blood draws and IVC placement
- Microscopic evaluation
- Outpatient procedures
What makes Hammocks Vet stand out?
Excellent team longevity and a low tolerance for drama have created an exceptional culture where our team members feel valued, understood, and like they’re truly part of a family. Residents have come to know that when they visit our hospital, we’re not treating their pets, we’re caring for their best friends. Our loving staff does a fantastic job supporting Dr. Jennifer Hew (and 2 relief DVMs) and actively following our Core Values:
- Provide individualized care to pets and their humans: Being a people person is just as important as our love and dedication to pets
- Support team member education, excellent, and happiness: Providing excellent care and service is an ongoing, collaborative effort supported by CE and a fun, positive work environment
- Invest in technology and quality medication: Pets benefit from our digital radiology, therapy laser, and on-site lab for faster, accurate, comprehensive results, and we only purchase products with proved track records of safety and research
- Hold Hammocks Vet to the highest standard of VetMed: We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital and uphold this prestigious accolade
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**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.