Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Job Description:

The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.

Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus

Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)

Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)

Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner

Facilitating the proper flow of appointments

Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages

Reinforce veterinarian recommendations

Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

High school diploma or GED required

Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience

Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience

Dependable

Self motivated

Excellent cleaning skills

Able to work weekends and evenings

Excellent communication

Team player

Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Full-time