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Find out what MVA can do for your career!

Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU , if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA, you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately-owned specialty, emergency, and critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

MVA has excellent employee benefits , just to name a few:

• Health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition program
• Education assistance
• Continuing education allowance
• Team-member-focused training to reach personal and professional goals
• Team events
• A great work atmosphere

*(See below for all of the benefits we offer!)*

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of Veterinary Assistants with approximately a year of experience with dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our Emergency Department.

The mid-shift schedule we are hiring for is: Thursday–Saturday, 2 PM– 2 AM

Requirements

• Experience and comfort with patient (dog and cat) restraint and handling required
• Basic knowledge of small animal medicine (proper restraint/handling, diagnostics, laboratory testing)
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and disease processes
• Assist Nurses and Doctors in appointments, procedures and diagnostics
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery and discharge preparation
• Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
• Patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, cleaning cages
• Proficient computer skills
• Perform digital radiographs
• Stocking of supplies in various locations throughout the hospital
• Ensure cleanliness and integrity of the hospital
• Attention to detail, organization and a calm demeanor required
• Ability to focus, prioritize and multitask in a fast paced, environment
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

Our top tier benefits include:

• Mid-shift and weekend schedules eligible for 15% shift differentials
• Leading industry compensation
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
• Retirement plan including matching funds
• Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
• Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
• Pet bereavement day paid
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
• Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
• Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
• Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
• Unlimited growth potential
• Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
• A strong focus on team member well being
• Team member events

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

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