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West Towne Veterinary Center
Full or Part Time Veterinary Assistant
Job Description
Full or Part Time Veterinary Assistant West Towne Veterinary Center - 1.0 Madison, WI Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Patient assessment Animal catheterization Weight loss Patient care Payroll Full Job Description Are you interested in being part of a veterinary team that provides state-of-the-art, care with a high-tech touch and treats every pet as if they were their own? We have a practice that is focused on prevention, nutrition, dentistry, feline specific care, and leveraging technology and for the best pet parent experience. The ideal candidate would enjoy outpatient care primarily but be open to be cross-trained in all areas. Part or full-time position with a flexible schedule. No Saturdays or mandatory overtime. Some weekend cat care and occasional special community events. We are an AAHA-accredited and Gold-level Cat-Friendly clinic on Madison's west side with a focus on the Madison pet parent & rescue community.
Primary responsibilities would include:
Assisting veterinarian(s) with outpatient preventive and medical/urgent appointments Preparing laboratory samples to be sent out, or conducting in-house laboratory analysis (ie urinalysis, CBC, cytology, etc.) Keeping detailed patient records with AI assistance Assisting the veterinarian with record keeping of clinic pets and select patients on a daily health tracking app Client interaction & scheduling via text, phone and in-person Preparing prescriptions Clinic Booking Management (Forward Booking, Keeping Schedule Full, Managing Call Backs and Rechecks) IM and SQ Injections Weight Management Calculations & Counseling (BCS, MCS etc) Secondary responsibilities could include: Staff Management (Scheduling, Hiring, Reviews, Training) Managing Community Events (Annual Weight Loss Challenge, Holiday Parties) Clinic Marketing Basic Financials (entering invoices, employee budget, payroll) Assisting veterinarian(s) with anesthesia monitoring for COHAT, periodontal & root canal procedures and some soft tissue surgery spays/neuters. Dental radiology and 12-step Comprehensive Oral & Health Assessment & Treatment (COHAT) dental cleanings. Venipunctures and IV catheters Position can be between 15 and 35 hours per week and requires employees to be available to work at least 1 8-9 hour shift between the hours of 8am and 530 pm Tuesday-Friday. Full-time employees (30+ hrs) are eligible for more benefits, discounts on pet care, sick and vacation days. Wage is dependent on experience, role within the clinic, and hours with a range of $17 to $21 /hr with an opportunity for monthly performance-based bonuses.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hourBenefits:
Continuing education credits Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Uniform allowanceWork Location:
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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.
$34,949 / year median in Wisconsin
+27% projected growth