Overview
Clarendon Animal Care - North Arlington is adding a Veterinary Assistant to be an important member of our growing Team!
Location:
Clarendon Animal Care North: 3000 N 10th St, Suite B, Arlington, VA 22201
Clarendon Animal Care South: 948 S George Mason Drive, #101 Arlington, Virginia 22204
Compensation: $16 - $22
Clinic Hours:
Monday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Do you envision enjoying a growing veterinary team?
We are a growing 14-doctor, 8-Licensed Veterinary Technician, AAHA-accredited animal hospital looking for an additional Licensed Veterinary Technician -- that's right: you'd have a whole TEAM of other awesome veterinary professionals to support you and work through the day together.
The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, low-drama, possessing experience and efficiency in the field as well as knowing how to communicate well! We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care, so the applicant must be detail-oriented, compassionate, focused, and self-motivated.
Our hospital balances superior medicine while maintaining a fun/positive work environment and operates Mon-Sat with no Sunday or after hours duties. A new addition to our staff should have a strong work ethic, be excellent with client communication and education, able to multi-task while being cheerful and have reliable transportation. Compensation varies by experience.
Benefits:
PTO - 60 hours
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Optional Insurances Available
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program - Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact:
* Assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties.
* Help to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
* Aid in performing medical treatments.
* Perform or prepare laboratory tests.
* Administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
* Obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.).
* Work in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
* Handle animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
* Maintain a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facility for the animals.
Qualifications
Physical demands and work environment:
* Must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker.
* Must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
* Routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
* Must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
* Must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
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