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)
We are a hospital that prides its self on great patient and client care. We believe in lifting our employees up and supporting one another.
Our busy animal hospital is looking for a motivated person with animal handling experience to fill the open position as Veterinary Assistant. Must be comfortable with customer and companion animal interaction. Veterinary Assistants are responsible for patient care, client communication and education, phlebotomy, x-rays, medical record entry, and so much more. This position regularly works Monday - Saturday. Wages depend on experience.
Benefits:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Aflac, life insurance, health club membership, paid time off, holidays off, discounted veterinary services, 401K, IDShield/Legal Shield subscription.
Hours of Operation:
Mondays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesdays 7:30am - 7:00pm
Wednesdays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursdays 7:30am - 7:00pm
Fridays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Essential functions of this position:
* Assisting Veterinarians with patients
* Strong communication and client service skills
* Radiography and Phlebotomy
* Input data into veterinary computer software
* Ability to multitask
* Dependably and reliably in attendance
* Perform general physical activities, including lifting up to 40 lbs
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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