Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

About the role

The Department: General Practice Hospitals seeks a Veterinary Assistant at Lincolnton Animal Hospital to provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure that equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Requirements

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment.
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills.
• Compassionate/caring.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Can work individually, as well as on a team.
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• 401k Match.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• Scrub allowance.
• Hands-on and E-training.
• Professional growth opportunities.