Find & Apply For Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Williston, Vermont

Are you looking to have a positive impact on the people in your community? Help people by helping their beloved pets. River Cove Animal Hospital in Williston, Vermont, is looking for a hardworking, energetic, organized person with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team. We are a progressive small animal hospital that focuses on high quality medicine and exceptional client service. River Cove is a busy, fast-paced collaborative work environment.

Summary:

The veterinary assistant is the veterinary technician's primary support. They assist in restraining pets and test set up for the examination procedure. They assist the technicians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of some of the routine work.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work as a veterinary assistant or technician preferred.

Physical Effort:

Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noise, and animal feces.

May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks. Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy. Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Can perform physical assessments, record observations on a computer. Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult. Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients. Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies. Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. Can properly care for all surgical materials and equipment; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery. Can set up clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, ear cytology and fungal cultures. Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders. Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the veterinary practice. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in animal care or veterinary settings.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary Technicians:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person