Primary Care & Dentistry Veterinary Assistant (CARE)
About The Position
The Small Animal Hospital is recruiting a veterinary assistant for the Primary Care & Dentistry service. We are seeking an assistant who is eager to deliver extraordinary care to patients. The veterinary assistant works with veterinarians and technicians to provide patient care and administrative support. The assistant will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the service treatment areas as well as providing basic patient care and husbandry under the direction of technicians and doctors. An individual in this position must possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in determining the needs of the hospital. A successful applicant should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They need to possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and express a positive attitude in their daily work. The individual must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Nice To Haves
- 1-year experience in Veterinary Medicine
- CVA
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint for exams, catheter placements, bandage changes, anesthesia, etc
- Assist with intake and discharge of patients
- Assist with fecal flotation, PCV/TP/AZO, and SNAP heartworm and FELV/FIV tests
- Assist with drawing up vaccines
- Assist with patient recovery
- Ensure cages and runs are cleaned daily and as needed
- Maintain inventory and replenish stock
- Sweep, mop, and take out trash daily
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
