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Veterinary Assistant Milwaukee Vet Clinic - 2.0 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Surgery assistance Customer communication Veterinary surgical assistance experience Serving clients In-person customer service Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Dog handling Client services Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to become a part of our team. Experience as a veterinary assistant is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. You'll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. A bilingual Spanish speaker would be preferred. As a Fear Free Clinic, we strive to have our patients want to come to the vet! We're looking for experienced technicians that want to be patient advocates, can take it easy with our patients, and communicate with our clients about the health and well-being of their pet. Being a Fear Free Certified Practice and AAHA Certified, we offer high-quality medicine and excellent, compassionate care to our patients. This position requires a positive and friendly attitude, great client service skills, and a desire to compassionately care for animals. Candidate must quickly learn to safely restrain patients, perform x-rays, prep for and assist with surgeries, answer phones, obtain patient history, and educate clients about common pet health concerns. Must be able to lift 40lbs. The position also requires cleaning enclosures, feeding, bathing, and walking pets. Experience with Cornerstone and/or fluent in Spanish is a plus. The schedule will most likely be a 4 days work week for Full-time employees. We offer an excellent team environment and benefits to full-time employees including Health Insurance (FT), 401K, paid vacation, continuing education bonus, and pet health care benefits available after 90 days. If you are a good team player with a history of delivering excellent client service and love animals and their people, you may be a good fit for Milwaukee Vet Clinic's team! Wage will be between $14-$17/hr initially, based on experience & skill level. Benefits package to full-time hires includes paid CE, Fear Free Certification fees paid, a portion of health insurance paid, employee discount, uniform scrubs provided, available vision & dental plans (employee funded), and generous paid time off. Milwaukee Vet Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Salary:

$14-17.00/hr Responsibilities Feed, groom and weighs 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 Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals Experience in an administrative role is a plus 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, rabbits, hamsters etc.) Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs) High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person