Part-Time Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary care team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, shelter, or related experience who enjoys working with animals and wants to grow their skills in a busy veterinary hospital environment. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians while providing compassionate, hands-on care to our canine and feline patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling animals, works well in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and takes pride in providing excellent patient and client care.
Requirements
- Previous experience in veterinary medicine, animal care, kennel, shelter, boarding, or a related animal-care environment
- Comfortable safely handling and working around dogs, cats, and other animals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative veterinary team
- Willingness to learn and follow veterinary safety, handling, and patient-care procedures
- Ability to work in a busy, physically active veterinary hospital environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant
- Experience with animal restraint and handling
- Experience with veterinary patient care or assisting with veterinary procedures
- Familiarity with veterinary terminology and electronic medical records
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and patient care
- Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, and other veterinary patients
- Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
- Assist with patient intake, discharge, and routine patient care
- Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients and promptly report changes or concerns to the veterinary team
- Provide compassionate care, comfort, and attention to hospitalized patients
- Assist with collecting, preparing, and handling laboratory samples as directed
- Clean and sanitize kennels, examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and other hospital spaces
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient-care areas
- Stock supplies and assist with inventory management
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols and safety procedures
- Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other team members
- Support the overall workflow and daily operations of the veterinary hospital
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
- Supportive and collaborative veterinary team
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
