Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Room Assistant to join our team! Our practice is a high-quality, multi-doctor, full-service hospital that has been a part of the Jamestown community for over 40 years.
Our veterinary assistants play an integral role in bringing comfort to our patients as well as ensuring proper organization and cleanliness of our hospital. Knowledge of routine animal care such as feeding, walking, and bathing as well as the readiness to care for scared or injured animals are some of the skills we are looking for with this opportunity. If you are organized, quick on your feet, and have a love for caring for animals, then a veterinary assistant position at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital may be the position for you!
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We’ll love your passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us. These qualities include:
This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule. However, we do require evenings, Saturday/Sunday shifts, and rotating holidays. Our veterinary assistants are an important part of our pet care team and help provide excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to become a veterinary technician!
The salary range for this position is $14-$15/hr and is based on experience. Think you’re the veterinary assistant we’re looking for? Apply now so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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