Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Superior 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 provide clients and their pets with the opportunity to receive high quality progressive and compassionate services expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision and 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.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180 partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $17 - $18 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Were open MondayThursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Team members work four 10-hour shifts per week with one Saturday shift approximately once a month.
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 in a veterinary setting is preferred. Were open to training the right individual!
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Superior Animal Hospital
We are an AAHA accredited practice who has been voted Best of the Best Veterinary Clinic in the Twin Ports area. Our beautiful well-equipped hospital has digital radiology digital dental radiology fully equipped laboratory ultrasound and therapy laser. Our doctors work as a team to highly utilize and develop our technicians and assistants. We emphasize a positive workplace culture with a strong commitment to providing the best care possible to the animals of our community.
Employment Type
Hourly
