Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Orlando Vets- Maitland is hiring a full-time 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-$18/hr. based on experience and skillset.
Schedule: Mon-Fri from 8am-5:30pm 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 follow-up 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 know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About MaitlandAnimal Hospital
TheOrlandoVets animal hospitals are driven by a passion for helping pets and giving their people the support they deserve. Our practice has a reputation for high quality medical and surgical services performed in a friendly atmosphere is well known throughout the area. Our core values include passion trust communication teamwork respect and empowerment and we strive to abide by these values every day.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Employment Type
Hourly
