Job description

We are looking to hire for the Veterinary Assistant Position. We are a busy and growing practice are in need of driven, caring, and experienced assistants to help us in providing excellent care to our patients and clients. At least 6 months of practical hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience or an appropriate certification is highly preferred.

If hired, you will receive training in order to learn how our particular practice runs and so that you can get comfortable with everything, but potential applicants should be expected to know and be able to execute the following:

Assist Doctors/LVTs with physical exams and treatments
How to take TPRs and knowing normal readings
Able to lift up to 40lbs and crouch/kneel without issue
Restrain patients efficiently and safely
Restraint for bandages/catheters/blood draws
Know different radiographic techniques and how to take them when the doctors ask and proper x-ray safety
Medicating patients
Monitoring patients under anesthesia
Maintaining sterility during surgical procedures
Communicating with clients in exam rooms
Using blood machines for in-house labs
Cleaning and wrapping surgical instruments
Administering SQ fluid therapy
Nail trims/Ear cleanings
Knowing prescription medications and what they are for
Filling prescriptions for clients with verification from doctors
Basic computer knowledge and computer entry

There may still be more we have you do beyond what is listed. Veterinary Assistants take on a large amount of responsibility as you will be working with clients, patients, doctors, and other departments of the practice all throughout the day. We are looking for individuals who will be able to confidently and competently take on these tasks.

You may email us a resume at the email provided, or you may come in person and hand it in directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear face masks and asked to practice regular hygiene. Receptionists, kennel staff, and overnight technicians will be disinfecting the hospital regularly

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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