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Acadiana Veterinary Clinic

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.

$30,552 / year median in Louisiana

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant Acadiana Veterinary Clinic - 2.4 Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time From $10.50 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Veterinary experience Animal handling Animal care Veterinary assistant experience Animal restraint Full Job Description We appreciate your interest in employment with our clinic. We are a fast paced four doctor clinic passionate about taking care of our patients. Please do not call our office about this posting. All correspondence with the hiring manager will take place through email. Our successful and growing animal hospital needs a Veterinary Assistant to join our animal-loving staff. We run a fast-paced clinic that sees patients Monday through Saturday. The ideal candidate will be willing to work on a weekend and holiday rotation, as well as attend mandatory meetings. We are looking for a full time employee. We're looking for someone who is familiar with all different types of pets, from dogs and cats to birds and reptiles. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with all animals and with communicating with our patients' owners.
Job responsibilities are as follows:
Provide assistance to our Veterinarians Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room Take pets' weight and other vital signs upon arrival Provide patient restraint during procedures and examinations Feed, bathe and care for patients who stay overnight in our facility Provide assistance during radiology procedures Clean and maintain the surgical room in preparation for procedures Prepare instruments and medications as directed by veterinary personnel Calm and soothe anxious patients Adhere to hospital's safety and wellness regulations Must be available for the following office hours: Monday 7AM until 5 PM Tuesday-Thursday 7AM until 6PM Friday 7AM until 5 PM Saturday 8AM until noon and PM kennel shift Sunday AM and PM kennel shift
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $10.50 per hour
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person