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.
Full-Time Veterinary Technician Assistant Do you love animals, enjoy staying busy, and take pride in helping others? Are you looking for a hands-on career where every day is different? Zebulon Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team!
Qualifications:
Compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn A true team player who enjoys helping wherever needed Able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with strong observation skills Professional, reliable, and a clear communicator Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and assist in handling larger patients Comfortable working around blood, bodily fluids, needles, medications, x-ray equipment, anesthetic gases, and emotionally difficult situations Able to maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment Willing to assist with patient restraint, laboratory procedures, cleaning, stocking, laundry, and other daily hospital tasks Comfortable interacting with clients and able to assist at the front desk by answering phones, checking clients in and out, and providing exceptional customer service when needed Veterinary experience is preferred but not required. If you're hardworking, coachable, and passionate about animals, we'll train the right person! How to
Apply:
Please submit a personally prepared resume, along with a cover letter. We are looking for candidates who take initiative and pride in how they present themselves professionally. Applicants are encouraged to drop off their resume in person. Cover letter should include answers to at least two of the following questions: While cleaning kennels, you notice a hospitalized patient suddenly seems quieter than normal and isn't responding the way they were earlier. What would you do? You finish your assigned tasks and notice your coworkers are busy assisting with appointments. What would you do next? A nervous dog needs to be restrained for a blood draw, and the owner is becoming anxious while watching. How would you help both the patient and the client? The front desk becomes unexpectedly busy while you're restocking supplies. The receptionist asks for help checking in clients and answering phones. How would you respond?
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Are you able to meet the physical requirements of this position? This position requires standing for most of the day, lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly, helping restrain animals (including large dogs), bending, kneeling, and working around blood, needles, anesthetic gases, and animal waste. This position involves cleaning kennels, mopping floors, handling urine, feces, vomit, blood, and assisting with euthanasia. Are you comfortable performing these duties as part of your daily responsibilities? Have you worked in a fast-paced environment where priorities changed throughout the day?
Please describe:
When you finish your assigned tasks, what do you typically do? In our hospital, every team member helps wherever they're needed—including answering phones, helping clients, cleaning, or assisting with patient care. How do you feel about wearing multiple "hats?"
