Mid- Shift Nursing Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists is seeking an Mid-shift ER Veterinary assistant who is eager to learn and who will utilize their current experience to help enhance our patient care. We embrace a culture of kindness and are looking for individuals who are easy to get along with and are always willing to help. Our team embraces this view of a hospital community. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with a passion for animals and a desire to work in a veterinary setting.

The ideal candidate would have at least one year experience in veterinary care and be proficient in :

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient's cages.
• Cleaning and disinfecting all areas of the treatment room (floors, countertops etc.)
• Helping create comfortable sleeping quarters for our patients by doing laundry
• Assist technician staff with walking and feeding patients.
• Unpacking packages and deliveries of hospital supplies.
• Restocking hospital and pharmacy supplies.
• Running in-hospital lab work.
• Assisting technicians in taking radiographs.
• Ability to properly restrain patients for lab work, exams, and treatments.
• Able to learn veterinary software INSTINCT and medical record keeping.
• Helping with patient comfort and supporting the nurses in delivering best in class medical care

We offer competitive pay based on experience.

PVS is located at 600 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills, PA which is a southern suburb of Philadelphia. We are located across from the Costco in Glen Mills and near the Brinton Lake Shopping complex allowing easy access to restaurants and shopping. A Costco membership is an employee benefit including discounted gas at the Costco gas station!

If you would like to learn more about the culture of Pinnacle and details on our benefits package, please visit www.pinnacle.vet

Benefits of working for Pinnacle include :

Requirements

Previous experience in pet care or veterinary settings is preferred

Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures

Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on own and able to support up to 80 lbs. with assistance.

Salary Description

$16.00 / hr -$19.00 / hr

Weekend an Evening Shift Differential

Schedule to be discussed at the interview.