Veterinary Assistant
Description
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Canyon Creek Pet Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Canyon Creek Pet Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
At Canyon Creek Pet Hospital, we offer primary for cats and dogs. We are proud to be feline-friendly and fear-free certified. We pride ourselves on being transparent and providing high-quality services.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Job Overview:
The Veterinary Assistant role is an integral part of our hospital. The Veterinary Assistant works closely with the receptionists, technicians, and veterinarians to keep all appointments on schedule.
Job duties include:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians in the care of animals
- Restrain pets
- Perform nail trims
- Maintain and utilize laboratory equipment and tests
- Light kennel duties
- Scheduling appointments
- Checking patients in and out
Required skills:
- Love for animals
- Understanding of animal behaviors
- Exceptional communication with coworkers and clients
- Attention to detail
- Minimum 1 year veterinary assistant experience
You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $19- $25/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.