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Highland Animal Hospital, Inc.
Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)
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What they do
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.
$33,576 / year median in Indiana
+27% projected growth
Job Description
We are now accepting applications for an Experienced Part-Time Veterinary Assistant Availability Wednesdays 8AM
- 6PM, Fridays 2PM
- 6PM, and Saturdays 7:30AM
- 12PM required. Shifts may vary with potential for full-time hours in the future. Some days you may be required to stay a little beyond your shift until appointments are finished for the day. Occasional holiday/weekend coverage may be required. Experience working with animals required. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians utilizing proper animal restraint techniques
- Administer medications & injections as directed by veterinarian
- Perform patient nail trims and anal sac expressions
- Draw blood for lab testing
- Accurately identify parasites under a microscope from fecal samples
- Perform in-house laboratory testing as needed (IDEXX Machines)
- Feed, walk, and provide daily care of boarding and hospitalized pets
- Record keeping and documentation of pets in our care
- Clean and disinfect cages, runs, food bowls, water bowls, and litter boxes
- Stocking supplies
- Acquiring radiographs as requested by veterinarian
- Laundry and emptying garbage cans
- Bathe boarding pets before they go home
- Attention to detail is a must. Recognize and report any abnormalities observed including changes in urination/bowel movement or eating habits
- Sweep and mop kennel, treatment room, and surgical suite
- Pet waste cleanup in yard
- Ability to lift and carry over 40lbs
Benefits Include:
Employee Pet Discount Pay:
$13.00- $15.