Veterinary Assistant

About the role

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (e.g., taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam, and treatment areas of the hospital
• Administer medications under veterinarian or vet tech supervision
• Feed and bathe animals
• Answer phones
• Provide customer service and help clients with their pets

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask, and a team player
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job:
  • Lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (assisted by other staff for animals over 40 lbs.)
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. on own
  • Walks or stands for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position
• Experienced in a teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members

Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.