Lead Veterinary Assistant

Our establishment offers preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, radiology consults, as well as dental surgery. In addition to customary services, Gateway Animal Hospital is expanding our practice range to home visits and farm calls, ensuring our commitment to providing compassionate pet care, everywhere.  We look forward to growing our traditional and integrative veterinary medicine and services with new and exciting endeavors to exceed the expectations of our clients and their furry friends. 

At North Gateway Animal Hospital, we live to care, with an emphasis on top-tier services for both pets and people. We have two thriving sites in West Virginia!

• General Practice/Small Animal clinic with some large animal
• 3 DVM clinic with dedicated support staff
• Rotating Saturdays and closed Sundays

Services Include: Wellness and Prevention, Advanced Diagnostics, Dental Care, Surgery, Laser Therapy, Boarding, Ultrasound, etc.!

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

We're seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant with at least two years of leadership experience to join our dedicated and collaborative team. In this role, you'll play a vital part not only in patient care but also in mentoring and leading our team of veterinary assistants and technicians to deliver top-notch service.

What You'll Do:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading by example in daily technical duties and patient care

• Providing guidance, support, and training to the technician and assistant team

• Triage of incoming patients and effective pet restraint

• Collection and analysis of lab samples

• Diagnostic imaging and anesthetic monitoring

• Surgical prep and assistance

• Administering medications and managing treatment plans

• Nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients

• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients about treatment plans and patient care

• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records

• Collaborating with doctors to anticipate their needs and ensure smooth workflows

  Please note: This position may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, noises, animal waste, bites/scratches, and contagious diseases.

Qualifications

• A seasoned Lead Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years of leadership experience

• Minimum of two years' experience as a veterinary assistant

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate others

• Technical proficiency in all areas including exam rooms, surgery, dentals, treatment/ICU

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to patient care

• Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to practicing low-stress handling techniques

We offer our staff:

• 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 Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• 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) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: