Veterinary assistant

Hillside Animal Clinic is located in Floyds Knobs, Indiana and has been serving Southern Indiana and the Louisville Metro area since .

Dogs and cats are not the only patients we see here. We also treat horses, cows, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, rats, and more! We offer many services here at Hillside Animal Clinic some of which include boarding, surgery, orthopedic procedures, ultrasound, radiography, and dentistry.

We also offer 24-hour emergency service to our patients. Here at Hillside we value our staff as well as our clients in a sense that makes staff dedicated, and keeps clients coming back over the years.

If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

Sign on Bonus of $1,.00 for qualifying experience!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Urgent Care team at Hillside Animal Clinic. We are in search of teammates who demonstrate true southern hospitality and customer service to all of our people & pets.

When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

At Hillside Animal Clinic, we provide top-quality veterinary care, urgent care, and pet boarding to pets in our community.

Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team.

As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life.

As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care.

Position Skills :

• Triage patients, Prioritizing and stabilizing patients depending on how critcal the patient is.
• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and / or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• MUST be able to work M-F 12pm-10pm as well as a rotating Saturday Shift 9-12pm
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits :

• Pay range of $15-$18 per hour based on experience
• $1,.00 Sign- On Bonus for qualifying candidates
• Retirement Plan (k)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5, veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8, employees nationwide.

The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list in .

Last updated : 2024-03-23