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Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
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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.
$35,748 / year median in North Dakota
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Position Part-Time Position Available General Description of Position The veterinary assistant assists the veterinary support staff and takes care of the everyday needs of pets in the hospital ward and boarding facility. A big portion of this position is maintaining the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds, work on feet for majority of the day. Essential Functions Provide compassionate care for pets Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians Capability to retrieve patients from clients outside during all different times of the year and bring into our facility. We are currently doing this due to COVID as clients are not coming into the clinic at this time. Must be able to tolerate being outside in cold weather for short periods of time. Assist in the taking of x-rays Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room, exotics and isolation area, employee lounge, bathrooms and doctor's office Maintain lobby area in a neat and sanitary condition Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets Feed hospitalized pets as needed Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed Take incoming pets to appropriate areas Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal Help retrieve pets that are being discharged Clean, autoclave and wrap surgical packs Do laundry Wash and sanitize pet dishes Perform other duties as assigned Compensation Full-time = 36-40 hour work week will result in compensation by a [$ to be determined], payable every 2 weeks (following payroll deductions required by law). Part-time (under 35 hours/ week) = dependent on number of hours worked Benefits for
FULL-TIME
include the following elective options: Health Insurance (50% employer compensation)- after first 60 days on the job. Dental Insurance (50% employer compensation)
- after first 60 days on the job. Vision Insurance (75% employer compensation
- after first 60 days on the job.