Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Mid-Shift
Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Location: Norristown
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
Description Find out what MVA can do for your career!
Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your
future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different
kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards
you will not find anywhere else.
Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you
join us!) are always top priority. At MVA, you will help to make
life better for pets and families at the largest, privately-owned
specialty, emergency, and critical care hospital in our region.
Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics
in our state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to
13 specialty departments.
MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few:
- Health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Employee recognition program
- Education assistance
- Continuing education allowance
- Team-member-focused training to reach personal and professional
goals
- Team events
- A great work atmosphere (See below for all of the benefits we
offer!)
We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of
Veterinary Assistants with approximately a year of experience with
dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our
Emergency Department.
The mid-shift schedule we are hiring for is:
- Thursday-Saturday, 2 PM- 2 AM
- Sunday-Wednesday, 4 PM - 2 AM Requirements
- Experience and comfort with patient (dog and cat) restraint and
handling required
- Basic knowledge of small animal medicine (proper
restraint/handling, diagnostics, laboratory testing)
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and disease
processes
- Assist Nurses and Doctors in appointments, procedures and
diagnostics
- Assist with anesthesia, surgery and discharge preparation
- Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and
written)
- Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry,
walking dogs, cleaning cages
- Proficient computer skills
- Perform digital radiographs
- Stocking of supplies in various locations throughout the
hospital
- Ensure cleanliness and integrity of the hospital
- Attention to detail, organization and a calm demeanor
required
- Ability to focus, prioritize and multitask in a fast paced,
environment
- Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team
members, clients, and patients Our top tier benefits include:
- Mid-shift and weekend schedules eligible for 15% shift
differentials
- Leading industry compensation
- Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer time off
- $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
- Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed
and non-licensed team members)
- Retirement plan including matching funds
- Team member recognition, and reward platform through
WorkTango
- Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
- Pet bereavement day paid
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
- Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
- Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and
Development
- Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
- Unlimited growth potential
- Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly,
comfortable work environment
- A strong focus on team member well being
- Team member events Salary: From $17.50 per hour
Keywords: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Philadelphia , Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Mid-Shift, Healthcare , Norristown, Pennsylvania
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