What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vet Assistant position at Clair Park Animal Hospital?
Clair Park is hiring one full- or part-time Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support the vet techs and veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in caring for patients and boarders and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the vet techs and veterinarians in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important vet assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals.
Responsibilities
- Feed, groom and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Experience in an administrative role is a plus
- Computer experience in scheduling
- 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 40 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stuarts Draft, VA 24477: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person