Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
The Pet Wellness Group is hiring a fulltime Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirementplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
Salary: $15$15.50/hr based on experience and skillset.
Schedule: Will work fulltime hours MondayFriday 8:305:30 Saturdays 8:3012:30
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests such as collecting blood urine and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed bathe and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets care treatment plans and followup visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
- Greet clients and their pets complete the appointment signin process confirm appointment details and escort clients to exam rooms.
- Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting handle payments process credit/debit cards and schedule future appointments.
- Answer client calls for appointments hospital inquiries medication refills and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and followups.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical knowhow in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About The Pet Wellness Group
The Pet Wellness Group is proud to provide the best veterinary care in Florence Hebron Burlington and Union areas. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including Preventative Care Diagnostics Dental Care Surgery (soft tissue) and Therapeutic Laser.
Our beautiful stateoftheart facility has 3 exam rooms a large treatment area with a separate surgical suite and a catfriendly wing! Were fully equipped with all the bells and whistles including InHouse Lab Digital Dental Radiographs Digital XRay Ultrasound and Electrocardiogram monitors.
Employment Type
Hourly
