Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to interact with the public
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
• Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
• Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
• Ability to restrain animals
• Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
• Ability to understand the needs of the animals
• Ability to read body language of animals

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with animals
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

• Feeding
• Restraining animals for the veterinarian
• Escort clients and pets into exam rooms and taking history.
• Drawing up vaccines and starting consultations
• Restraining animals for the veterinarian or LVT
• Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions.
• Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors
• Medications (as allowed by law)
• Grooming, as needed, nail trims, etc
• Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals
• Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips
• General wellbeing of every animal under your care
• Laundry
• Interact with the public and provide client education.
• Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, answering phones, taking payments, and scheduling appointments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options
• Generous amounts of Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with matching employer contributions
• Discount services and pet food
• Health Reimbursement Account