Veterinary Assistant at Yorkshire Animal Hospital
About The Position
Yorkshire Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing care and treatment to companion animals. The role includes assisting with examinations and surgeries, monitoring hospitalized pets and patients under anesthesia, performing routine in-house laboratory work, preparing prescriptions and specimens, maintaining inventory and equipment, and educating clients about veterinary care and procedures. The assistant also helps maintain clean, orderly exam, treatment, laboratory, and public areas. The main shift is 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and the role requires working two Saturdays per month. The listed pay range is $18.50–$19.50 per hour. Benefits may vary based on full- or part-time employment status and company policy.
Requirements
- Ability to work weekends as required, including two Saturdays per month.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
- Patience, compassion, professionalism, and ability to respond calmly to crises while maintaining patient care standards.
- Ability to collaborate with veterinarians and practice team members, provide and incorporate feedback, and remain open to others’ ideas.
- Ability to listen to and follow instructions from veterinarians and, at times, patient owners.
- Organization skills for tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
- Commitment to client satisfaction.
- Previous veterinary experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
- Assist with outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
- Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing; and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
- Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas, and restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
- Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients, and show compassion and care in interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- 25% Friends & Family Discount for up to 2 people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
