Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Prairie Lane Veterinary Hospital 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 mission to enhance the lives of pets and their families by delivering excellence in veterinary medicine while fostering a nurturing empathetic environment that celebrates the unique bond between pets and their humans 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.
- Continuing education for our licensed veterinary technicians.
Salary: $15$18/hr based on experience and skill set.
Schedule:MonFri from 7:30am6pm every other Saturday morning
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
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 Prairie Lane Veterinary Hospital
At Prairie Lane Veterinary Hospital we understand that you want what is best for your pet. We do too! Since 1967 our team of doctors and staff have cared for the special pets of Omaha Nebraska and the surrounding areas with highquality and gentle veterinary services. The compassionate veterinarians at Prairie Lane are highly trained to care for dogs cats exotic pets and pocket pets.
Employment Type
Hourly
