Veterinary Assistant jobs in Monroe, LA

Company Description

At Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, compassion, client education, and customer service are the cornerstones of our practice. We strive to adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, provide advanced diagnostics, and nurture the human-animal bond. Our goal is to help you and your pet feel comfortable while also providing the highest quality veterinary care.

Cypress Creek Animal Hospital is here to help you keep your pet on the path to wellness. We offer exceptional comprehensive health care to companion pets in Ruston and the surrounding areas. We strive to provide high-quality medicine, surgery, and diagnostics for the pets in our region. Our services include, but are not limited to internal medicine, surgery, wellness and vaccines, and dental care. In addition, our advanced ultrasound capability accommodates cardiac ultrasounds for dogs and cats. We're also proud to be AAHA accredited! 

Whether you have a brand new puppy or kitten, or a senior pet you’ve had for many years, let us help your pet on the road to a happy and healthy life. We treat all of our clients and patients with respect and compassion because to us you are part of our family! We have all of your pet’s best interests at heart. We place a strong emphasis on educating our clients about the needs of their pets and the nuances of their individual conditions. We believe that client education is key to effectively managing your pet's health.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

• SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
  Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
  Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
  Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. 
  Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
  Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
  Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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