Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment

Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills

Be compassionate/caring

Willing to work flexible hours including weekends

Can work individually, as well as on a team

Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

Prior Customer Service Experience

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Part-time