Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

We are hiring another doctor and need more helping hands in the clinic No experience necessary, we will train the right person This position helps care for animals and supports our Veterinarians with examinations.

The most important role for our Veterinary Assistants is bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility.

The position involves knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

**Responsibilities**
- Feed and weigh animals, collect medical history, fill rooms
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables, rooms and kennels
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, handling check ins and outs, calling patients in the examination room by priority, assisting with follow up instructions
- Keep accurate records and logs
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)

**Skills**
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals preferred
- Experience in the healthcare a plus
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 35 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- Able to multi-task and work as part of a team
- Proficient computer skills
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person