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
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.