Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends. Ideal Candidate Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude Be compassionate/caring Can work individually, as well as on a team Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required Prior experience preferred This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Professionalism
- Dependability
- Healthy and positive communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent work ethic
- Social and organizational skills
- Upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
- Compassionate/caring
- Ability to work individually, as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Sense of urgency
- Ability to work harmoniously with team mates
- Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats
- Assisting veterinarians with exams and minor procedures
- Monitoring vital signs and administering medications (under supervision)
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and exam rooms
- Basic lab work, sample collection, and patient care
- Knowledge of common small animal diseases, vaccinations, and preventive care
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology and clinic safety standards
- Knowledge of animal behavior and stress signals in dogs and cats
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience preferred
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
Responsibilities
- Assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals
- Restraining animals during initial examinations when necessary
- Stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies
- Sterilizing tools
- Ensuring that equipment is in working order
- Communicating with clients (pet owners)
- Updating patient files
- Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats
- Assisting veterinarians with exams and minor procedures
- Monitoring vital signs and administering medications (under supervision)
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and exam rooms
- Basic lab work, sample collection, and patient care
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
