Veterinary Nurse JobAda, OH
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Why You'll Love This Job
Why You’ll Love This Veterinary Nurse Role
If you’re passionate about animals and excited about working hands‑on with a variety of pets, our Veterinary Nurse position could be the perfect fit for you. When you join Metz Petz Veterinary Clinics – Ada, an EverVet Partner, you become part of a supportive, mission‑driven community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
As a Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key role on our team—providing exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, supporting patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, performing medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
If you’re passionate about animals and excited about working hands‑on with a variety of pets, our Veterinary Nurse position could be the perfect fit for you. When you join Metz Petz Veterinary Clinics – Ada, an EverVet Partner, you become part of a supportive, mission‑driven community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
As a Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key role on our team—providing exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, supporting patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, performing medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.
Pay Range: $15–$16 per hour
Benefits
- No weekends — we’re closed Saturday and Sunday
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a Health Savings Account*
- Employee Assistance Program (available 24/7)*
- Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Maternity Leave*
- Bereavement Leave
- Life, Short‑Term, & Disability Insurance*
- Discount Programs
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On‑Demand Pay Options
- Referral Bonus
Career Growth Opportunities:
- Full tuition coverage for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician program*
- Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Programs and Events
- Access to a wide range of VMG resources
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
Responsibilities
- Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments
- Get weights on all patients prior to examination
- Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review
- Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records
- Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records
- Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)
- Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVT
- Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients
- Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites
- Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs
- Complete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patients
- Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean
- Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)
- Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)
- Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs
- Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
- Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested
- Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
- Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred
- At least one year experience preferred
- Experience handling a variety of animals
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
- Ability to express compassion
- Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
- Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior
- Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)