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 and 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)
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Answering phones
• Excellent customer service and client education
• Helping clients with their pets

• Must be 18 years 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 (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Should be able to lift 40 lbs on own
• Walks or stands for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position
• Experience working in a team-oriented hospital environment

• Base hourly rate of $20.00 to $25.00 based on skills and experience

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

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services