Veterinary Assistant
- Fast
- Paced & Team Oriented clinic
- 3.3 Wauseon, OH 43567 $15
- $18 an hour
- Full-time Overview Join a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary clinic as a Veterinary Assistant.
You'll support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering attentive care, keeping patients safe, and helping clients feel informed.
Your impact:
Careful handling and clear communication help protect animal welfare and give clients confidence in their pets' care. Duties Assist with animal care, pet care, and animal husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining kennels and treatment areas. Safely handle and restrain dogs and other animals; observe animal behavior and report changes to the care team. Support examinations, surgery, and critical care tasks as directed, following aseptic technique and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Assist with medication administration and, when trained and authorized, procedures such as intravenous (IV) insertion and animal catheterization. Maintain patient records, support front desk and client communication needs, and use veterinary terminology accurately. Experience Veterinary experience or veterinary clinic experience is helpful; veterinary technician, or veterinary critical care experience is a plus. Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, animal welfare, and record keeping is valued. Familiarity with cleaning protocols, animal restraint, medication administration, and PPE use is preferred.
Equine / Small
animal experience is welcome. Candidates should be ready to learn clinic procedures and work collaboratively in a busy care environment.
Pay:
$15.00
00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
Continuing education credits Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person