Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a fulltime Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide optimal medical care for all our patients in a warm friendly inviting atmosphere that encourages our clients participation and comfort expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today
Salary: $17.00 $19.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: MondayFriday operating hours 7:00 am5:30 pm. Four 10hour shifts with a consistent day off. Rotating Saturdays 7:45 am12 pm
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 is required.
- Technical knowhow in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
As a fullservice AAHAaccredited veterinary medical facility in Peoria Illinois we pride ourselves on delivering topnotch medical surgical and dental care through our professional and courteous staff. Our team is highly skilled in PennHip evaluations AStamp certifications TPLO procedures orthopedic surgery abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiography. We are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership preventative healthcare and providing healthrelated education.
Employment Type
Hourly
