<p>Job Description</p> <p>Job description</p> <p>Ingersoll Animal Hospital is a busy animal hospital looking for one more person to add to our team as a part-time Vet Assistant! If you have excellent customer service and communication skills, have a great sense of urgency, an excellent attention to detail, have a desire to learn about and work in the veterinary medical profession, and love animals, this may be the position for you!</p> <p>Responsibilities and Duties</p> <p>Upholding our standards of care and customer service while also:</p> <ul> <li>Assist with patient care and treatment </li><li>Monitor hospitalized pets </li><li>Maintain inventory </li><li>Properly restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims </li><li>Aid with routine diagnostic tests including radiographs </li><li>Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments / equipment </li><li>Clean & Disinfect cages, kennels, exam rooms, and treatment areas in the hospital </li><li>Administering medications under Veterinarian or Vet Tech supervision </li><li>Feeding and bathing of animals </li><li>Answering phones </li><li>Customer service </li></ul> <p>Qualifications and Skills</p> <p>Everyone working with Ingersoll Animal Hospital embraces our high standards of customer service and veterinary care. Patient Care Coordinators play a pivotal role in our practice and are the first and last contact for our clients. They must strive to create positive lasting impressions and inspire our team to keep excelling as we continue to grow.</p> <p>REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>18+ years old. Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent. Ability to lift 35+ lbs. Prior experience with animal handling. Customer service experience preferred, veterinary knowledge or experience is a plus but not required. Must be available Saturdays in addition to varying hours throughout the week. Must pass a routine background check and drug screen.</p> <p>National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.</p> <p>At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com </li><li>We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication </li><li>All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com </li><li>There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position </li></ul> <p>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!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>