Veterinary Assistant Job at Gentle Care Animal Hospital, Lawrence, KS

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  • Gentle Care Animal Hospital
  • Lawrence, KS

Job Description



Gentle Care Animal Hospital was created to offer a wide range of veterinary services: preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, and dental care. In addition to customary services, Gentle Care offers a blend of traditional and integrative veterinary medicine to meet the need of every patient and owner.

Gentle Care also offers both medical and general pet boarding exclusively to their current clients and is one of only a few animal care facilities to provide its own 24-hour emergency care, handled by staff veterinarians. Dr. Ermeling’s vision was not limited to excellence in the care of pets: the Gentle Care owner education program was designed to support every pet owner through all the stages of their pets’ lives. 

To learn more about us click  here . 

Full-time and Part-time positions available 

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



We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required 
  • 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.

Additional Information



We offer our staff:

Pay: $13-18/hr depending on experience 

  • 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  .

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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