Veterinary Assistant

Description & Requirements

• The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.
• Job Description Overview:
• . Assist with patient care and treatment
• . Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• . Maintain inventory and stocking
• . Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• · Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• · Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• · Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• · Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• · Feeding/bathing animals
• · Answering phones
• · Customer service
• · Helping clients with their pets
• Qualifications:
• · Must be 18yrs old or older
• · Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• · Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.