Quail Corners Animal Hospital is a busy Primary and Urgent Care Veterinary Hospital, serving the community for over 50 years. We are hiring for a full-time Veterinary Assistant with 1+ years proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital.
This team member will provide outstanding client and patient care in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital and should be professional, positive, reliable and eager to learn. We are searching for a team member who is passionate and energetic about connecting with people and their pets and promoting better wellness care for pets. If you possess these traits and want to work with a strong hospital team with a shared passion for excellent medicine, surgery, and patient care, please apply.
The Veterinary Assistant role Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Participate in daily functions of the pharmacy/exam rooms, obtaining patient history and working appointments with doctors
- Anticipate doctors needs and prepare vaccinations and medications
- Assist with patient restraint of cats and dogs. Must be able to lift 40lbs to table height.
- Provide Animal Husbandry – Walk, feed and ensure care of patients
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical work areas
- Administer basic medical treatments under the direction of Veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians
- Assist with obtaining quality radiographs and other diagnostics, as well as with handling and processing lab samples.
- Assist with calling patients for medical updates, relaying diagnostic results, refilling of prescriptions, and preparing for future appointments
- Stocking and inventory control of pharmacy products and supplies
- Provide client education
- Be willing to help out anywhere in the hospital and perform any task required to keep the hospital functioning smoothly
Note, candidates must be available to work Saturdays and successfully pass criminal background check. Please include a cover letter with resume and no phone calls please.
Competitive Salary and Benefits Include:
- Paid time off (Full-time only)
- Uniform Allowance
- Benefits package including: Health, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA, Critical illness, Accident, Disability, and Life (Full-time only)
- Matching 401k
- Paid holidays (Full-time only)
- Personal Pet Care Discount
- CE opportunities
Education
- Veterinary experience is required. (1+ years minimum)
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
