Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Specialists of Alaska
ER - VA - Anchorage, AK - Full Time
Veterinary Medical Care is an essential business and Veterinary Specialists of Alaska is looking for Veterinary Technicians and/or Assistants to join our team who share our dedication to protecting our clients, staff, patients, and community.
We are looking for a Vet assistant to join our 3 doctor hospital. We have a strong Technician team and we are looking for a positive, energetic addition to the team.
Qualifications: Veterinary Technician or Assistant with a minimum one-year experience. Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, but not required. The ability to function in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility is key to success in this role.
Job duties include, but are not limited to; surgical nursing care to patients through compliance with the attending doctor's orders, assisting with consultations, calculation and administration of medications, in-house lab work sampling and analysis, catheter placement, monitoring and managing patients' comfort, and updating clients on their pet's progress.
Compensation: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience. Benefit package includes medical, dental, health care spending or reimbursement accounts, employee discounts, and PTO.
Potential for relocation allowance!
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits offered:
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
Other types of insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
About Ethos: Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos 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. Ethos Veterinary Health 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.