Veterinary Assistant Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Veterinary Assistant PetWellClinic Highland Park Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Job Overview:

20+ Hours per Week Tuesday

• Friday, 10:45am
• 7pm Saturday 10:45am
• 5pm We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help up us grow!

PetWellClinic is a walk-in wellness and minor urgent care clinic located in the Highland Park Plaza near Blue Bayou Waterpark. We pride ourselves on convenient, quality wellness and minor illness/injury care with the client and pet as our top priority. If you have a passion for serving your community, working with animals, and are a great team-player, we encourage you to apply! As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the veterinarian(s) with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
• Greet our clients and provide compassionate care, service, and support to pet owners
• Check customers out and assist with selecting the services and/or packages that best fits their pets needs.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, lobby, reception, and laboratory areas
• Clean and organize facility
• Collect samples such as urine, blood, feces, ear swabs and skin samples
• Administer medications and injections as directed by veterinarians
• Perform laboratory tests such as fecals, bloodwork and urinalysis
• Maintain accurate records of patient treatment and procedures
• Answer emails, text messages, and place phone calls
• Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about the importance of preventive care
• Contribute to social media and marketing

Skills:

• Proficient dog and cat handling techniques, including proper restraint methods
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior
• Knowledge of common laboratory procedures & equipment used in a veterinary setting
• Knowledge of common preventive medications for dogs and cats
• Ability to handle animals with patience, compassion and confidence
• Ability to clearly communicate with clients, veterinary assistants, and veterinarians
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Willingness to learn and take direction

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic (6 months minimum)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Phlebotomy experience a plus!
• Ability to speak spanish a plus!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$12.00

• $12.

50 per hour Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every weekend Ability to

Commute:

Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person