Veterinary Assistant - Kessen Veterinary Clinis
About the role
Kessen Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our high-volume practice. The ideal candidate will assist technicians and veterinarians with daily tasks, including proper animal handling and restraint, assisting in exam rooms, caring for hospitalized patients, collecting samples, gathering patient history, helping with surgical patient discharges, walking dogs, cleaning cages, stocking supplies, and maintaining hospital cleanliness and organization.
This position also includes front desk duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, customer service, check-in/check-out, and other basic responsibilities. We encourage continuous learning and growth in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and veterinarians with animal handling and restraint
- Help in exam rooms and with hospitalized patients
- Collect samples and gather patient history
- Assist with surgical patient discharges
- Walk dogs and clean cages
- Stock supplies and maintain hospital cleanliness and organization
- Perform front desk duties: answering phones, scheduling appointments, customer service, check-in/check-out
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Knowledge of commonly used veterinary terminology
- Familiarity with basic veterinary tools and equipment
- Understanding of basic veterinary procedures
- Ability to manage time effectively to accomplish daily tasks
- Compassionate toward clients and their pets
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance
- Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively
Benefits
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses
- 401(k) matching and student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
Note: Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.