Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
North Buffalo Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary 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 create a better world for animals and the people who love them expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirement for full-time employees
- 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.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180 partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule:This is a full-time position. Shifts range from 812 hours scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with rotating Saturday shifts until 12:00 p.m.
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
- Greet clients and their pets complete the appointment sign-in 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 follow-ups.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About North Buffalo Animal Hospital
Welcome to North Buffalo Animal Hospital the newest sister location to Ellicott Street Animal Hospital and West Side Pet Clinic. Located in Buffalos Kenmore neighborhood our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive veterinary care including emergency and urgent care diagnostics surgery dental services and personalized wellness care for pets of all agesfrom puppies and kittens to seniors.
Our expert team led by coowners Dr. Reed Stevens and Dr. David Gurzak brings both local roots and veterinary excellence to every visit.Were passionate about delivering compassionate care taking the time to listen educate pet parents and tailor treatment plans that prioritize each animals wellbeing.
Employment Type
Hourly
