Veterinary Assistants help the technicians, doctors, and receptionists in all duties of the hospital. They provide for the constant cleanliness of the hospital, as well as all patient wards, cages, and runs. The Veterinary assistants are responsible for the daily care of our patients, including walking, feeding, and recording of animal weight, appetite, and other information as directed. Veterinary Assistants are required to assist the doctors and technicians with restraint and other responsibilities according to individual abilities and training.
Specific Duties
1. General cleaning of the veterinarian clinic. Making sure the appearance is professional and meeting hospital standards. This entails sweeping, dusting, mopping, and laundry for the clinic.
2. Care for hospitalized pets as instructed by the doctor or technician. This includes cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, and keeping pets clean.
3. Release pets to their owners as directed by the doctor or technician. Ensure that every pet released is clean, properly groomed, and looking better than on arrival.
4. Receive pets to be admitted for hospital care as directed by the doctor or technician. Ensure that each pet has proper identification, including name tags, cage cards, and medical record in the appropriate place.
5. Restrain patients for procedures performed by technicians or doctors.
6. Maintaining a professional, cheerful, and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners.
7. Stocking of hospital supplies, filling out requisition forms as supplies are needed for the clinic.
8. Assist the customer services representatives when necessary, carrying food for clients and retrieving food or other supplies as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to: Learn cleaning and disinfecting methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; Appropriately handle and restrain pets; Learn basic animal care; Learn basic veterinary terminology and recognize abnormal conditions; Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Physical Requirements
The Veterinary Assistant will be required to stand for long periods and perform moderately heavy physical labor. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to handle and restrain pets. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to lift to 70lbs unassisted.
Controls Over Work
The Veterinary Assistant works under the supervision of the Medical Director. However, they will also receive direction from veterinarians, technicians, and nurses on a daily basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
