Emergency Veterinary Assistant - 1st shift

About the role

The Veterinary Assistant provides key support to the technician and veterinarian staff. Must be friendly, professional and courteous, and capable of handling several tasks at once with frequent interruptions. Must be able to take direction from multiple staff members while adhering to training standards.

Responsibilities

• Restraining of patients
• Cleaning Kennels, Floors, etc.
• Stocking the treatment areas
• Laundry
• Taking patients outside
• Feeding patients

Requirements

• Multi-tasking and attention to detail skills are required.
• Must have the ability to stand for the majority of the work period and enough stamina to work past the regularly scheduled shifts, if needed.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patient care and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Must have worked or volunteered working with dogs and cats at a clinic, Humane Society, Kennel, or similar

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Uniform Allowance, Veterinary Services Benefits, Continuing Education Benefits and Paid Time Off.

Pay

• Pay starts at $16 an hour and may be higher depending on experience

Schedule

• Four 9-10 hour day shifts each week, including every other weekend
• 4 Holidays per year