Veterinary Assistant

$33,280 - $39,520/Yr

Innovetive Petcare - Salunga-Landisville, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Salunga-Landisville, PA

About the position

The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of animal patients. This position involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation of the veterinary practice while providing compassionate care to clients and their pets. Opportunities for growth into veterinary technician roles, specialty medicine, and management positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain cats and dogs.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including logging patient weights and processing lab specimens.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital, including the pharmacy, exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment.
• Interact with clients in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Facilitate the proper flow of appointments.
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets, and wellness packages.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Excellent cleaning skills.
• Able to work weekends and evenings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training