Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full or part time veterinary assistant to our Ophthalmology department.   The Ophthalmology team at BEVS is a close-knit group of quality-focused veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate is someone who is upbeat, enjoys detail oriented tasks, and strives to create a sterile field and optimal environment for top-notch surgical care. This person needs to be able to handle tasks independently while also working closely as a team with the veterinarians and technicians. Main job duties will include sterile park and prep of surgical instruments, surgical prep, setup, and cleanup, assisting with daily appointment flow and patient handling, and fielding client communications.    At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, and training is available for the right candidate. Because BEVS is a multi-department hospital, additional training opportunities exist in the Emergency & Critical Care department, and some holiday coverage is required to support the team.   Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital and we provide a level of care you simply won’t find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery—BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region’s primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/   BENEFITS    We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential- both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding :

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
• Generous paid time off 
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leavet

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:  

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

REQUIREMENTS     

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred but not required, and other work in animal care or surgical assistance will be considered

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.    Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.          Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.      Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.   Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/   Where uncommon support partners with joy.