Veterinary Assistant

VetcorDes Moines, IA
31dOnsite

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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