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Trumbull Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$40,099 / year median in Connecticut
+31% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Trumbull Animal Hospital Trumbull, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling English Animal grooming Healthcare facilities housekeeping Full Job Description Trumbull Animal Hospital is a busy 6 doctor practice looking for an experienced room assistant to join our team. The veterinary room assistant will assist the veterinarian with office visits and exams, cares for the everyday needs of pets in the hospital ward and boarding facility, if applicable, and helps maintains the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds, work on feet all day, and read and understand English.
Reports to:
Office Manager and Assistant Manager(s), or Veterinary Technician Supervisor. Essential Functions- Provide compassionate care for pets
- Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians
- Assist in the taking of x-rays
- Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
- Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
- Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms.
- Maintain reception area in a neat and sanitary condition
- Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets
- Feed hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
- Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed
- Take incoming pets to appropriate areas
- Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal
- Retrieve pets that are being discharged
- Re-stock ward with food from food room
- Bring retail food to reception area
- Re-stock reception area shelves
- Do laundry
- Wash and sanitize pet dishes
- Perform other duties as assigned