Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team at Kings Crossing Animal Hospital. They are looking for a friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented individual who is a self-motivated team player. The ideal candidate will be attentive to detail, effective in communication, and possess strong technical skills. This role involves ensuring clients and pets feel welcome, assisting veterinarians with nursing care, maintaining surgical equipment, managing medical records, filling prescriptions, assisting with reception duties, performing lab tests, and keeping facilities clean.
Requirements
- 2+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
- High school diploma.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.
- Strong knowledge of vaccines and preventive care, with the ability to confidently educate clients and answer questions.
- Proficient in blood draws/venipuncture.
- Must be able to work Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
- Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintaining accurate medical records.
- Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
- Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
- Performing various laboratory tests.
- Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full Time Health Benefits
- 401K
- Discounted Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
