Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Receptionist Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Receptionist Blythewood Animal Hospital – 3.3 Blythewood, SC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $11 – $20 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Kennel experience Medication administration Patient monitoring Customer service Laboratory experience High school diploma or GED Dog handling Animal handling Animal care Patient care Front desk Communication skills Veterinary terminology Veterinary assistant Entry level Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Come join an awesome team! We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant, Technician and receptionist to help care for our patients and support our amazing team of Veterinarians. These are part time roles with the potential to become full time. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly -and we’ll help teach you! This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you. Responsibilities Feed, groom and weigh animals Clean cages and bathe animals Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations Soothe upset or frightened animals Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food) Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet Help in cases of emergencies Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority Keep accurate records and logs Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters) Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare Skills Passion for animals Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals is recommended Experience as a Veterinary Technician (license in the state of South Carolina preferred or from another state willing to become licensed here) Current or former pet ownership is an advantage Excellent communication skills Patient and caring personality Ability to follow instructions properly Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, etc.) Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs) Availability to occasionally work in emergencies High school diploma
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$11.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Morning shift Rotating weekends Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person