Part-time Veterinary Assistant

Heartland Pet Hospital is a family-focused general practice in Bellevue, Nebraska, providing medical and preventative care to companion animals. Part-time position requiring availability on Monday 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM, and Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Team members perform pet restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, medication administration, client communication, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. May lead to a full-time position in the future.

Responsibilities

Pet restraint; Triage incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

At least 1 year experience in veterinary assistant duties; Willing to learn and grow within the clinic; Positive attitude; Communication and teamwork; Compassionate; Calm; Team Player; Multi-tasker; Strong Communicator; Must be able to properly restrain pets; Self-starter with the desire to continue advancing knowledge and skillset

Nice to have

Proficient in sample collection; Obtaining medical histories; Processing laboratory tests and radiographs; Anesthesia monitoring; Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skillset

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees; Paid Bereavement Program; Paid Parental Leave Program; Competitive Compensation; Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program; Career Development Opportunities; Referral Bonus Program for most positions; Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)