Veterinary Assistant Have you been searching for a fun, fast paced, rewarding career in animal care? Great news, R Veterinary at Cross Creek is looking for enthusiastic and energized candidates who enjoy working with both pets and people to be a part of our strong team environment. Our clients trust us with providing the best medical care for their pets. Candidates must be reliable, be able to communicate with clients and other staff, spend the majority of the work day on their feet, have a positive attitude, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and must be flexible with hours including weekends. As a Veterinary Assistant, your duties include but are not limited to: Restrain patients securely to ensure the safety of the staff and other patients. Obtain and record patient histories. Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian. Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals. Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery. Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition. Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment. Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding. Be able to communicate said knowledge with clients. Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use. Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies. Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials. Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy. Maintain cleanliness and disinfection of treatment areas of the hospital. We offer competitive compensation and training in addition to a fun work and team environment with great learning, growth and advancement opportunities with our company. Experience is highly preferred but not required. Benefits for full time employees (>38 hours per week): 6 major paid holidays Paid time off Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one Short term, long term, and life insurance 401k offered after 1 year of employment, with R Veterinary matching up to 4% Employee discounts Please apply online at: https://crosscreek.r.vet/jobs/apply/veterinary-assistant-61

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Surgery Application Question(s): Are you looking for Full time or Part time? How long was your longest employment? Are you available to work weekdays and Saturday?

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person