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Catnip & Carrots Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$38,463 / year median in New York
+32% projected growth
Job Description
Assistants must be able to work weekdays and one weekend day, starting as early as 8am, and some evenings until 9pm. They must enjoy working with people, love animals and be passionate about their welfare. 1. MUST be comfortable handling animals. You will be assisting doctors in the rooms with appointments. 2. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs + 3. Be able to follow direction with cleaning, stocking,laundry,wrapping surgical packs, and daily hospital maintenance, 4. Must be a team player. 5.Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations. 6. Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary. 7. Must be available to work 1 weekend day! 8.