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Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! FOCUS To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team. WHO WE NEED You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO All clinical team members: * Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care. * Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments. * Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients. * Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications. * Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy. * Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care. * Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care. * Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer. * Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging. * Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes. * Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques. Veterinary technicians additionally perform: * Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk. * Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. * Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis, * Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans. * Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans. * Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care. * Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth. * Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care. * Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHAT YOU NEED * High school diploma or equivalent * Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice. * Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation. * Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software. * 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred. * Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers * Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc. * Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: * Industry-leading‌ ‌compensation‌ ($27.00 - $48.00/hr) * Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine * We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology. * Generous employee pet discount * Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too! * Health‌, Vision, and Dental ‌Insurance‌ ‌ ‌ * 401K‌ ‌w/‌ ‌company‌ ‌match‌ * Paid‌ ‌parental‌ ‌leave‌ ‌-‌ ‌10‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌of‌ ‌paid‌ ‌leave‌ ‌at‌ ‌100%‌ ‌of‌ ‌regular‌ ‌salary‌ ‌ * Unlimited‌ ‌Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career! * Flexible‌ ‌work‌ ‌schedules‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌true‌ ‌work-life‌ ‌balance‌ ‌ ‌ * Growth‌ and relocation ‌potential‌ ‌ ‌ * Groceries‌ sent‌ ‌to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy,‌ ‌monthly‌ ‌and‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌contests,‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌hospital‌ ‌outings,‌ company-wide retreats,‌ ‌etc!‌ ‌ * Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off Veterinary/Kennel assistants help the veterinarians and technicians for exams/various procedures as well as provide a clean, organized, and safe environment for animals being treated or housed in the hospital. Being able to clean, get your hands dirty, and maintain self-motivation are important keys to succeeding in this role. Responsibilities: • Feeding, caring for, walking, and bathing animals., • Ensure that all animals have fresh water, and cats have clean litter pans., • Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatments., • Assist doctors and veterinary technicians as needed with medical services, • This includes learning and providing safe and proper restraint for injections, blood draws, radiographs, ultrasounds, catheter placement, and surgical prep., • Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Veterinarian, • Clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and other areas of the veterinary facility., • General cleanings such as sweeping, mopping, and laundry, • Restocking supplies throughout the day.Requirements:, • Must be dependable: must be punctual and and be on time for your shift., • Positive and friendly attitude. good communication and listening skills., • Ability to work independently.Experience working in an animal hospital or with animals preferred.

Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! WHO WE NEED You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO • Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care., • Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments., • Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients., • Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications., • Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy., • Contribute as a team member to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care., • Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care., • Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer., • Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house and point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging., • Assist in setting-up, performing, monitoring sedation and surgical anesthesia with LVT or DVM supervision., • Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and maintaining urinary catheters and nasal oxygen tubes, and, • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques., • Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians as a vital member of the nursing care team., • Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as veterinary technician credentialing, trainer role, community outreach, and leadership. Veterinary Assistants can additionally (where permitted by law): • Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk., • Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization., • Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,, • Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans., • Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as a trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: • Industry-leading‌ ‌compensation‌ ($20.00 - $43.00/hr), • We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology., • Generous employee pet discount, • Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!, • Health‌, Vision, and Dental ‌Insurance‌ ‌ ‌, • 401K‌ ‌w/‌ ‌company‌ ‌match‌ ‌ ‌, • Paid‌ ‌parental‌ ‌leave‌ ‌-‌ ‌up to 10‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌of‌ ‌paid‌ ‌leave‌ ‌at‌ ‌100%‌ ‌of‌ ‌regular‌ ‌salary‌ ‌, • Unlimited‌ ‌Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!, • Flexible‌ ‌work‌ ‌schedules‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌true‌ ‌work-life‌ ‌balance‌ ‌ ‌, • Growth‌ ‌potential‌ ‌ ‌, • Groceries‌ ‌sent‌ ‌to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy,‌ ‌monthly‌ ‌and‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌contests,‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌hospital‌ ‌outings,‌ company-wide retreats,‌ ‌etc!‌ ‌, • Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! WHO WE NEED You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO • Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care., • Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments., • Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients., • Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications., • Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy., • Contribute as a team member to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care., • Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care., • Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer., • Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house and point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging., • Assist in setting-up, performing, monitoring sedation and surgical anesthesia with LVT or DVM supervision., • Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and maintaining urinary catheters and nasal oxygen tubes, and, • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques., • Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians as a vital member of the nursing care team., • Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as veterinary technician credentialing, trainer role, community outreach, and leadership. Veterinary Assistants can additionally (where permitted by law): • Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk., • Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization., • Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,, • Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans., • Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as a trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: • Industry-leading‌ ‌compensation‌ ($20.00 - $43.00/hr), • We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology., • Generous employee pet discount, • Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!, • Health‌, Vision, and Dental ‌Insurance‌ ‌ ‌, • 401K‌ ‌w/‌ ‌company‌ ‌match‌ ‌ ‌, • Paid‌ ‌parental‌ ‌leave‌ ‌-‌ ‌up to 10‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌of‌ ‌paid‌ ‌leave‌ ‌at‌ ‌100%‌ ‌of‌ ‌regular‌ ‌salary‌ ‌, • Unlimited‌ ‌Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!, • Flexible‌ ‌work‌ ‌schedules‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌true‌ ‌work-life‌ ‌balance‌ ‌ ‌, • Growth‌ ‌potential‌ ‌ ‌, • Groceries‌ ‌sent‌ ‌to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy,‌ ‌monthly‌ ‌and‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌contests,‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌hospital‌ ‌outings,‌ company-wide retreats,‌ ‌etc!‌ ‌, • Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Description Mobile Veterinary Surgery Technician (license required or student close to graduating) – Nassau and Suffolk Counties We are excited to be adding a licensed veterinary technician to our dedicated team of professionals. In this position, you will assist our practice owner/surgeon as he performs specialized procedures at general vet practices across Long Island. If you have a passion for providing exceptional care and like variety in your work, this is the job for you. Day hours, Monday through Friday; no on-call. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing practice with a strong focus on service. Prior surgery experience is helpful but not required; we offer training. Key Responsibilities: LVT Responsibilities: Assist or perform primary LVT duties (IVC (jugular catheter PRN), bloodwork, fluids, calculate drug doses, patient prep, etc.); Induce and maintain GA; Prepare fresh scrub bowls; Scrub in and assist; Radiographic positioning and study evaluation; Apply MRJ bandage; Monitor patient recovery; Clean O.R. Instruments: Clean and inspect instruments; Assemble packs; Wrap packs; Sterilize instruments/packs; Clean and maintain ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave; Maintain log Mobile logistics: Stock mobile supplies (maintain inventory); Prepack mobile supplies; Load and unload mobile supplies (into vehicle); Unpack and repack mobile supplies (at hospital); Charge and pack batteries; Periodically organize mobile supplies and check sterility dates; Periodically clean storage containers and drawers; Maintain inventory at home base Communication: Handle communications with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel (phone calls, emails, scheduling); Facilitate efficiency and time management when visiting practices Administrative: Establish, implement, maintain and update checklists/manual for all facets; Create picture book for patient prep Additional related job duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Maintain LVT in accordance with state laws, • Related experience as LVT preferred, but will consider recent graduates with excellent academic credentials, • Experience using autoclave, sterilizing and packing instruments, • Extremely detail oriented and organized, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel, • Strong work ethic, • Daily travel is required; must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation, • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in equipment and restrain/lift heavy animals, • Able to work a flexible schedule, • Have workspace available in home (for autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner), • Proficiency with computer use, including Microsoft Office

Job DescriptionCompany Description At West Hempstead Animal Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including vaccinations, health certificates, disease prevention, orthopedics, cardiology, dental care, weight management, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine diagnosis and treatment. We care for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals. Our team of friendly, highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care. From our welcoming receptionists to our knowledgeable licensed veterinary technicians, each staff member plays a key role in supporting our doctors to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced medical equipment, including in-house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiology. We are proud to have been named 2021 Best Veterinarian of Nassau County! Our hours of operation are: • Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, • Sat: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of 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: • A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required, • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts, • Availability to work some weekends, • Excellent client communication and medical record management skills, • Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations, • Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques, • Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens, • Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus, • Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring, • Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning Additional Information Pay Range: $23/hr and up to start depending on experience. We offer our staff: • 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! *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: #SS1

Job DescriptionJob description We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing medical care to animals, administering medications, and performing laboratory tests. This individual must also be able to communicate effectively with pet owners and have a passion for animal welfare. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the veterinarian in providing medical care to animals, maintaining records, and providing customer service. Responsibilities: • Provide nursing care to animals., • Administer medications and treatments prescribed by veterinarians., • Perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood counts, and parasite exams., • Assist in surgery preparation and recovery., • Provide client education on animal health care., • Maintain medical records and prepare reports., • Monitor vital signs of animals in recovery., • Provide support to veterinarians during examinations.

Job Description Are you looking for a job that lets you work with dogs all day and offers you freedom? Zoomin Groomin is a National Company with a very busy premium Mobile Grooming Service. We seek a candidate for grooming in our state-of-the-art mobile grooming van, fully stocked with supplies and equipment. Our candidate will be reliable, timely, have a strong work ethic, a clean driving record, and be self-motivated. Great customer service and communication skills are key, and a passion for working with animals! Benefits: • Competitive commission based on experience and qualifications., • Flexible schedule, • Training and support provided., • Generous tips Salary: $200.00 - $400.00 per day (average daily range depends on hours worked, etc.) Full-time hours available Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Professional development assistance Requirements: • We are looking for an experienced pet stylist., • Excellent grooming skills including scissoring., • Ability to groom all sizes and breeds., • Daily maintenance and care of the workspace., • Prior customer service experience., • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record., • Cat Grooming experience is a plus, but not required., • Must love dogs! #hc189183