Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians by delivering compassionate pet care, ensuring smooth clinic operations, and assisting with a wide range of animal handling tasks. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a positive environment for pets and their owners alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in animal husbandry, veterinary procedures, and client service within a fast-paced, pet-centered setting. Duties Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with animal examinations, treatments, and procedures using proper restraint techniques. Support animal husbandry activities including feeding, cleaning, grooming, and monitoring animal health status. Administer medications and injections following veterinary instructions while maintaining aseptic techniques. Handle various animals confidently, including dogs, cats, and pocket pets, ensuring their safety and comfort during visits. Maintain accurate records of treatments, medication administration, and laboratory tests in compliance with clinic protocols. Assist with laboratory work such as sample collection, processing tests, and recording results to aid diagnosis and treatment plans. Qualifications Prior kennel experience or animal handling background preferred; experience working in veterinary clinics is highly valued but not necessary Strong knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy, restraint techniques, and veterinary terminology. Experience with medication administration, catheterization, aseptic technique, and laboratory procedures. Familiarity with pet care practices including pet grooming, feeding routines, and basic first aid. Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and team members effectively. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting animals safely and standing for extended periods.

Pay:

From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person