Certified Veterinary Assistant
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 32127
- Role Type
- Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
- Hospital
- Kirkwood Animal Hospital
The base salary range for this full-time position is $19.00 - $24.00. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
·Salary range of $19.00-$24.00 hourly
·Full-Time or Part time, Monday-Friday
·Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
·Opportunities for growth and advancement
Get paid to learn!
·We can cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework!
·Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, 401(k)
Responsibilities
·you'll be an essential part of our veterinary team, providing vital support to our veterinarians and RVT’s in ensuring the utmost care and comfort for our clients' cherished pets
·Assist veterinarians during treatments/procedures
·Monitor critically ill or injured patients closely
·Collaborate with the team to ensure around-the-clock care and treatment coordination
·Offer compassionate care and support to patients and their owners
·Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
·Assist with diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork and imaging
·Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
·Monitor and maintain medical equipment
·Communicate with pet owners regarding patient updates and treatment plans
·Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and provide care as needed
·2+ years of clinical experience preffered
·Strong interpersonal skills
·Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
If you're a dedicated professional with a passion for general practice and critical care, we invite you to join us.
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National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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