About our practice
Brandon Valley Veterinary Clinic, P.C. has immediate openings for Veterinary Assistants to join our practice.
We are a single vet practice located in Brandon, SD. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant with high school diploma and prior animal experience. In addition to pet health care and surgeries, we offer ultrasound, digital x-ray, laser surgery, laser therapy, and in house diagnostics such as Abaxis Hematology and Chemistry Analyzer, Fecal Imagyst, Urinalysis. Please visit our site to learn more about our practice -www.brandonvalleyvetclinic.com
The ideal applicant should have a strong work ethic, ability to work well with others, positive attitude, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. We strive to provide excellent and compassionate care to all patients. We are willing to work with and train the right candidate with no prior experience in a veterinary clinic.
Responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Greeting clients/patients
- Ability to learn practice’s computer software (AVImark)
- Processing appointments (Processing appointments includes taking history, relaying information from vet to client, preparing vaccines, checking in surgery patients)
- Answering client inquiries about services/products- in person or over the phone
- Supporting other team members
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms
- Restrain patients
- Process samples in house (Abaxis HM5, Abaxis VetscanVS2, Fecal Imagyst, Urine analyzers, Cytology)
- Assist with diagnostic imaging (Digital radiographs, Digital ultrasound, Thermal Scans)
- Perform laser therapy
- Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical, injectable)
- Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients
- Provide compassionate patient care
Schedule and Benefits:
We are dedicated to our employee’s well-being; therefore, we offer a competitive salary based on experience along with benefits. Full time employees qualify for a variety of benefits including paid time off, 401K, and employee discount on personal pet services and products. Part time position qualifies for some benefits too.
Full time
- Either four 10 hour shifts or five 8 hour shifts
- Rotating Saturday shifts – approximately one weekend every 2 months (Saturday mornings practice is open 8am-noon)
Part time
- Flexible hours
-Will work with your lifestyle
-Can choose to work from 10 to 40 hours per week
-Occasional weekend shift
Qualifications - Education/ Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant - High school diploma or equivalent and prior animal experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
