Veterinary Assistant at Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital in Charles City

About the role

Practice Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is proud to serve Waverly and Charles City, IA, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate service. We are very proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice!

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment
• Maintains inventory
• Prepares prescriptions
• Performs routine in-house laboratory work
• Educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures
• Aids in surgical procedures

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Pay

Pay Range: USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules