Job Description The veterinary assistant is responsible for maintaining the sanitation and sterilization of the hospital's building, grounds, equipment and instruments. They are the veterinarian and technician's primary support in holding / restraining patients for treatment, preparing them for surgery and helping to monitor patients when housed in the hospital. They anticipate the needs of technicians and doctors by having instruments, exam rooms, treatment and surgical centers clean and ready to use. We train our medical team in best practice medicine and we promote from within. We are currently seeking an experienced assistant that can be trained to supervise kennel assistants, expedite diagnostics and assist with inventory. This is a physically demanding job that requires walking and/or standing for extended periods, working in a bent position, and lifting up to 50 lbs. independently. Pay is commiserate with experience. Preference will be given to assistants with experience at small animal veterinary general practice clinics/hospitals and those with longevity with previous employers.

Required:

Direct working experience as a veterinary assistant

Expectations:

It is critical this person works as a member of a team Able to anticipate the needs of fellow team members Flexible and able to prioritize tasks in an ever-changing environment Positive, compassionate and willing to learn Self-motivated and able to work under pressure Recognizes the importance of forwarding the overall goals of the practice Able to work 4 full days (8am

• 6pm) per week according to the needs of the hospital What we offer: Competitive pay plus production-based bonuses Health and dental insurance Retirement Plan with matching contribution Vacation accrual Supportive working environment
• we promote from within In-house training and paid continuing education Up-to-date technology and well-maintained equipment Four-day workweek standard No on-call, weekends, or after hour emergencies Starting pay commiserate with experience Hours of operation: Monday

• Friday Open:

  8:30am
• 5:30pm Staff hours: 8am
• 6pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person