Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Des Moines, IA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa is hiring for a part-time Veterinary Assistant. About us: Eastown Animal Hospital is a small animal, general practice that has provided care to patients from Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, and surrounding communities for over 80 years. We have a dedicated team that provides exceptional customer service and care to our patients and clients.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-centered environment
Willingness and ability to learn and improve from the guidance of others and be able to multi-task
Reliable attendance
Compassionate desire for animals and their environment
Computer Literacy and proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent phone etiquette
You must be willing to sit, stand, crouch, kneel, be on the floor with animals, and move throughout the day and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
High School Degree required

Responsibilities

Restraining animals, restocking supplies, cleaning, assisting the technicians and Veterinarians
Assist Veterinarians during examinations and other procedures
Assist with laboratory procedures, radiographs, and other diagnostic testing
Providing excellent customer service to pet owners
Prepare medications, kennels, or other treatments needed for the patient as requested by the technician and Veterinarian

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
tuition support
referral bonuses
Generous PTO
employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
continuing education allowance
state license & VTNE fee reimbursement
uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
529 Savings Plan
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Employee discount program