Veterinary Assistant

We are a private owned animal hospital looking for a Veterinary Assistant. Our top priority is to provide compassionate care to pet patients. We continually train and encourage our team to learn more and go on to vet-tech programs and vet school. We work on employee development and training continuously to ensure confidence, safety, and competence in the work we do. We have many team members that stay with us for years, appreciating raises, generous benefits, and a caring environment where they do meaningful work. We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We prefer a candidate with experience as a VA, but will train the right candidate on the job.

Starting Pay Rate:

$20-23.50/hour. More experience and knowledge = higher pay.

Job Type:

Full-time. Will consider part-time if competent in skills that require consistent practice. Based on our experience, we may immediately reject candidates who live more than 45 minutes away due to unpredictability of traffic and weather. If offered the job, will your commute be less than 35 minutes?

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, and every other Saturday. Must be able to work a mix of shifts. The schedule is made 1 month in advance so you will have time to arrange your schedule accordingly.

Benefits:

401(k) with salary matching Flexible scheduling Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance 75% paid by company Free insurance coverage after 3 years of employment Catered lunch on Mondays and Saturdays Employee discount for your furry loved ones Weekly team meetings with our doctors and management Accrued paid time off Quarterly performance reviews Holidays off with pay Rotating weekends off

Job Responsibilities:

Holding these values; providing compassionate care, good customer service, and providing expert knowledge to owners Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable Triaging patients Assisting veterinarians during appointments to provide compassionate nursing care Collecting samples for lab work, giving injections, administering subcutaneous fluids, taking x-rays, and basic grooming Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing supplies and equipment Maintaining accurate medical records Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions Assisting with checkout procedures, such as scheduling, and collecting payment Performing various laboratory tests Suggesting dietary products, vaccines, and other services to clients Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained Performs other duties as assigned to keep the hospital running smoothly

REQUIRED

Knowledge:

Basic animal restraint

Additional Requirements:

While we have powered lift tables, you must frequently lift 40 pounds and handle large dogs on leashes Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day (we give you sitting breaks, of course) Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions Must be able to work under stress and pressure, at times. Let's get to know each other in person!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person