Veterinary Assistant jobs in Portsmouth, OH

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary assistant
  • Wedington Animal Hospital
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    Job duties include, but are not limited to :

    Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

    Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

    Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

    Qualifications : Qualifications

    Qualifications

    We’re looking for :

    • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
    • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
    • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
    • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
    • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

    SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
    • Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
    • Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.

    This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and / or holidays.

    • Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
    • The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.
    • Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
    • Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
    • Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    • Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and / or medication / controlled substances.

    Additional Information

    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.

    WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Last updated : 2024-03-02

  • 25 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Shawnee Animal Clinic
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company Description Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Alliance Animal Health
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionShawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Overnight Veterinary Assistant
  • Shawnee Animal Clinic
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company Description Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Overnight Veterinary Assistant
  • Alliance Animal Health
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionShawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between our ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary Groomer
  • Shawnee Animal Clinic
  • Portsmouth, OH FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Company Description Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight Veterinarians and over sixty support st...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Process Engineer (Must have Chemical Engineering degree)
  • Latitude, Inc.
  • Ironton, OH
  • Process Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the entire facility. The Process Engi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,206 per week
  • OneStaff Medical
  • Jackson, OH
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Jackson, Ohio. Job Description & Requirement...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Sales Associate
  • Petco
  • Chillicothe, OH
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Associate
  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Chillicothe, OH
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,206 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Jackson, OH
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Jackson, Ohio. Job Description & Requirement...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,840 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Waverly, OH
  • Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Waverly, Ohio. Job Description & Requir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Contingent
  • National Church Residences
  • Waverly, OH
  • Job Description: State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Contingent Waverly OH Bristol Village, located in Waverly Ohio, i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Engagement Manager>
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Ashland, KY
  • PetSmart, Inc. - 479 River Hill Drive [Department Supervisor] As a Customer Engagement Manager at PetSmart, Inc., you'll...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Located in southern Ohio 41 miles (66 km) south of Chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the Ohio River, across from Kentucky, just east of the mouth of the Scioto River. The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census. Portsmouth is at the confluence of the Ohio, Scioto, and Little Scioto rivers. It is a midway point among four major cities: Charleston, West Virginia, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; and Lexington, Kentucky, each of which are approximately ninety miles away (roughly a two-hour drive). Much of t...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$24,960 to $36,813
Portsmouth, Ohio area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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