Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Daniels Parkway Animal Hospital

Description

Our hospital is seeking a 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.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude

• Be compassionate/caring

• Can work individually, as well as on a team

• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required

• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

• 401k Match

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave

• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off

• Short-term and long-term disability options

• Supplemental insurance options

• Discounted Veterinary Care

• Scrub allowance

• Hands-on and E-training

• Professional growth opportunities

• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students