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Highgrove 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.
$37,423 / year median in Pennsylvania
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Highgrove Veterinary Hospital is a single Dr. practice located in Nottingham Pennsylvania that was established in 2003. Dr Foster started as a large animal veterinarian but has since dedicated his time to small animal medicine. As a smaller veterinary clinic we take pride in our ability to provide excellent customer service and compassionate care. We are looking to add a motivated, conscientious, and caring veterinary professional to our team.
Duties include:
- Assisting Veterinarian with office visits and exams
- Dispensing medications, assisting with diagnostic procedures, medical treatments and surgery preparations
- Assisting Receptionist with scheduling appointments, telephone communications and customer service
Essential Skills:
- A love for animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets and their owners
- Excellent client communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service
- Positive energetic attitude with the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to cover the hospital's open hours, including
Saturdays Required Experience:
- Experience working in a veterinary hospital and/or completion of a Veterinary Science or Veterinary Assistant program is essential