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)
Overview:
Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists is seeking veterinary assistants who are eager to learn and who will utilize their current experience to help enhance our patient care. We embrace a culture of kindness and are looking for individuals who are easy to get along with and are always willing to help. Our team embraces this view of a hospital community. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with a passion for animals and a desire to work in a veterinary setting.
The ideal candidate would have at least one year experience in veterinary care and be proficient in:
Previous experience in pet care or veterinary settings is preferred
Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
We offer competitive pay based on experience.
PVS is located at 600 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills, PA which is a southern suburb of Philadelphia. We are located across from the Costco in Glen Mills and near the Brinton Lake Shopping complex allowing easy access to restaurants and shopping. A Costco membership is an employee benefit including discounted gas at the Costco gas station!
If you would like to learn more about the culture of Pinnacle and details on our benefits package, please visit www.pinnacle.vet Benefits of working for Pinnacle include:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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