Veterinary Clinic Assistant
Job Overview
Collect payment, dispense and label medication, and review discharge paperwork with pet parents
Safely restrain / hold pets for wellness procedures including vaccines, nail trims and microchipping
Collect and prepare blood and fecal samples for laboratory testing
Make recommendations for services and products to every pet, every time, based on the pet’s lifestyle and an understanding of canine and feline diseases
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment between each pet
Achieve goals as set by your manager including dollars per pet, pets per clinic, preferred product and microchips sold
Scan pets for microchips
Establish and maintain effective relationships with pet parents and partners
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to work weekends, varied weekdays and times
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Present professional appearance and positive conduct
- Punctuality and dependability highly valued
- Some outdoor clinic work and activities may be necessary
Education Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous customer service sales experience
- Navigate computer software (iPad, Bluetooth devices and more)
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work within a team to meet team goals and objectives
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs