Veterinary Assistant

Welcome to your next destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from day care to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join Our Pack at The Pet Spot Vet under Destination Pet!

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00 hourly

Perks: Full Benefits package including free pet insurance!

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities: A veterinary technician provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Training, supervising, and assisting technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client education duties.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Conducting timely performance evaluations, mediate interpersonal problems and address concerns.
• Making recommendations to the practice manager concerning personnel matters and assist with follow through of disciplinary actions.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Performing cursory exams and prepping animals for aseptic surgery.
• Monitoring anesthetic patients.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Suggesting dietary products and other services to clients.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.

Veterinary Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Clinical Skills, creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication.
• Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree.

Expertise & Experience:

• 1 years of experience as a veterinary technician
• Displays a professional manner at all times

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24