Veterinary Technician/Assistant

The veterinary technician/Assistant position at the JRAH is a crucial position in the organization.The veterinary technician/assistant does all of the tedious but important work for the Doctors in the exam area in the hospital.The veterinary technician/assistant position requires a pleasant and cheerful personality due to the enormous contact with clients.This position also requires a great deal of attention to detail in cleanliness and sterilization in the hospital and thorough knowledge of basic animal care, obedience, and preventative care.This position collects all of the necessary information for the Doctors regarding the patient.Veterinary technicians/assistant also assist the Doctors in the exam rooms, process some lab work, and take basic care of all hospitalized patients in the hospital ward.The following is a list of general job duties and responsibilities.This list is a small portion of the responsibilities and is not considered to be all-inclusive.

Receiving/discharging clients

Communicates necessary information to Doctors

Completes patient file notes

Answers questions about care and prevention

Animal nail trimming

Handing out new puppy and kitten packets

Filling prescriptions

Drawing blood

Processing lab work

Assisting Doctors and Veterinary Technicians

Some heavy lifting

Cleaning up after animals, floors, cages, runs, bathing

Feeding and watering animals

Giving medications

Monitor anesthesia

Perform dental procedures

Inserts tracheal tubes

Additional responsibilities and projects will be added

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. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.