Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Availability to work weekends and all major holidays.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be at least 18 years or older; high school level education or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Animal Hospital, any position: (Preferred)
• Veterinary Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with exam room appointments, take vital signs and weight to prepare for the patient's appointment.
• Utilizing proper and safe handling techniques to hold cats and dogs during procedures.
• Assisting LVTs and Veterinarians in the treatment room by completing blood draws, preparing, and completing lab work, monitoring patients during surgical procedures, collecting samples from the animals, and preparing vaccines.
• Conduct rounds on hospitalized animals, completing nursing/assisting care as needed.
• Updating medical records through the patient file system (Cornerstone).
• May include shifts in the pharmacy, filling prescriptions and maintaining proper inventory protocol.
• Kennel Maintenance: cleaning kennels/runs/crates, washing/drying food and water dishes, washing/drying bedding, and towels, sweeping/mopping of treatment room.
• Walking hospitalized animals; picking up and mopping of animal waste from runs/crates and dog walk area. Feeding dogs/cats and administering medication as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace, equipment, treatment room, and exam rooms. Ensuring hospital protocols are followed to maintain high standards of care.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Scrub Allowance
• pet discounts
• Employee Tuition Assistance available for LVT candidates.