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Greece Animal 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.
$38,463 / year median in New York
+32% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Greece Animal Hospital
- 4.0 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $17.50
- $19.
Our Ideal Candidate:
An upbeat, self-starter who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week.Job Duties:
Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps. Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op. Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards. Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records. Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required. Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.Job Requirements:
At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry. Attention to detail and organizational skills. High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day. Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required About the Hospital At Greece Animal Hospital, we provide primary and urgent care to cats and dogs in the Greece, Hilton, and surrounding Rochester areas. We are proud to be certified Cat Friendly. Greece Animal Hospital, located northwest of Rochester in Greece, New York, is a full-service animal hospital. We offer a team of experienced veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, animal care assistants, and client service representatives dedicated to providing the best overall care for your beloved pet. Benefits- our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short
- and long
- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.
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