Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team at Purple Paws Pet Clinic. The role supports veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care and helps ensure clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable. The assistant also contributes to clinic operations through recordkeeping, prescription support, laboratory testing, reception assistance, and facility and equipment upkeep. The candidate should be friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, self-motivated, and attentive to detail, with effective oral and written communication and strong technical skills. The position requires clinic experience as a veterinary assistant and a high school diploma. Employees must be comfortable handling and restraining animals and working around cleaning chemicals, animal dander, and excretions. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required; weekend shifts are possible, and a flexible schedule and willingness to learn and grow are sought.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
- High school diploma.
- Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and strong technical skills.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; weekend shifts are possible.
- Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must frequently stand, walk, and climb stairs.
- Must be able to use a computer system and multi-line telephone.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes and restrain animals during medical examinations.
- Must be able to work around disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
- Flexible schedule and willingness to learn and grow in the field.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
- Assist veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care.
- Clean, maintain, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Fill prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explain prescription directions.
- Assist receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and provide telephone support.
- Perform various laboratory tests.
- Keep facilities clean and well maintained.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-time health benefits
- 401(k)
- Discounted pet insurance
- Access to earned wages anytime with DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
