Veterinary Assistant

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Locally owned and operated veterinary hospital, we have been open since 2016 and have gained a wonderful clientele. Our successful and growing hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant to join our small dedicated staff.

*The ideal candidate would be willing to work 20 - 40 hours per week. We are open to hiring a part time or a full time assistant. Some Saturdays are required (half days). We are willing to train the right person, but the applicant MUST have some animal experience with dogs and cats. Candidates must pay close attention to detail and be proficient in communication and multi-tasking. In order to maintain our workplace culture, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a great work ethic. All of our employees will be cross-trained on reception as well (fielding calls, scheduling appointments, etc)*

*Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Taking histories and providing initial client education
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Care of hospitalized patients
• Client communication
• Lifting and restraining patients
• Assisting in radiology
• Administering injections
• Placing IV catheters and obtaining blood samples
• Preparing cytologies
• Following opening/closing procedures for hospital
• Adhering to high standards of cleaning and sanitizing in a hospital environment
• Answering phones, proper phone etiquette

Following directions is a very important trait, therefore we will only consider applicants that do the following:

-Submit a resume AND cover letter

-Call our hospital after hours (after 7pm during the week, after 12pm on Saturdays, any time on Sunday) and leave us a voicemail on the veterinary line to let us know you are interested in the job.