Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Park Centre is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy 4+ Doctor practice. Park Centre is a modern, well equipped, AAHA Accredited hospital located in Downtown Alameda. Candidates must have at least two years of Veterinary Nursing experience. Having a Fear Free Certification is a plus! In order to provide the best experience for our clients on the Island of Alameda and the surrounding communities, we are open six days a week. Candidates must be willing to work some weekend shifts. Park Centre is a family practice with strong connections with our patients and their families. For this reason, candidates must not only have strong technical skills, but outstanding communication skills, compassion, and a love for the profession.

If you feel that Park Centre might be a good place to continue your Veterinary career, please include a cover letter describing your skills and experience with your resume.

Job Description Overview:

•  Assist with patient care and treatment
•  Monitor hospitalized pets/Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
•  Maintain inventory and stocking
•  Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
•  Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork)
•  Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
•  Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
•  Administering/filling medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
•  Answering phones
•  Customer service
•  Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

•  Must be 18yrs old or older
•  Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
•  Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
•  Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
•  Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
•  Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
•  Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Compensation:

- Base hourly rate of $19-30 DOE

Benefits:

- Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

- 401(k)

- Health Savings Account

- Paid time off

- Employee discounts

- Allowances

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

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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