Veterinary Assistant

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The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (assistance available for lifting animals over 40 lbs). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own
• Walks or stands for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position
• Works well with all levels of hospital team members

• Base hourly rate of $17-$20
• Eligible for periodic bonus

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services

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