East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, nestled in uptown New Orleans, LA, offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in July 2022. Our amazing team provides comprehensive care including advanced surgeries, dentistry, and innovative treatments like acupuncture and chemotherapy. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, treating each pet as our own, with a supportive environment fostering growth and learning. Enjoy working with advanced equipment in a beautiful setting, alongside a team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine. If you're looking for a place to grow, make a real difference in animal lives, and be part of a positive, professional team, we welcome you to join us at East Riverside Veterinary Hospital! We are offering a $250 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates upon hire! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. Position Skills: Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner Provide basic animal care and grooming Administer medications, injections, and treatments to animals as instructed by veterinarians Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking x-rays Fill prescriptions Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, drop offs, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations Keep all spaces in the hopsital clean and stocked High quality client communication on patient updates and questions Position Requirements: High School diploma or GED certificate Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts Some knowledge of animal handling and care Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Benefits Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered. YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Counseling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life & Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family Returning to Work After a Baby Divorce Moving to a New Community Grieving for a Lost Loved One Military Family Matters Job Relocation Buying or Selling a Home YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Budgeting and Financial Guidance Teammate Referral Program Discounted Veterinary Care Retirement Planning Will and Testament Planning Tax Issues Identity Theft Recovery Legal Counseling Teammate Assistance Program About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. So, what’s in it for you at Mission? Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry A culture where YOUR well-being comes first We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.