• Assisting the receptionists
• Helping doctors with physical examinations
• Dispensing medications as prescribed by the veterinarians
• Helping veterinary technicians position patients for radiographs
• Assisting veterinary technicians with preparing patients for surgery
• Setting up for and cleaning up after surgical, dental and other procedures
• Disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments
• Assisting technicians with monitoring anesthesia and vital recording
• Providing nursing and comfort care
• Performing veterinarian ordered treatments
• Conducting basic laboratory diagnostic tests
• Preparing laboratory samples for outside testing and pick up
• Ability to adequately restrain dogs and cats for examinations
• Must be able to assist with examinations and procedures in a non-stressful manner
• Assisting the kennel with husbandry, baths, nail trims, anal gland expressions, and other needs

• Veterinary assistants must build positive, professional relationships with clients and staff members.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Assistants should have completed their high school diplomas and must pursue significant on-the-job training. 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience with animals in a professional setting or at a veterinary clinic is preferred.

Benefits and Schedule:
Full-time benefits after a 90-day probationary period include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and uniforms. Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment. Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval. Full-time 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays is our standard work schedule.

Part-time benefits after a 90-day probationary period include pet care discounts and uniforms. Part-time 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays is our standard work schedule.

Workday hours are from 7:45 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Saturdays.

Please upload a cover letter along with your resume when you apply. Use this word in your cover letter “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” to stand out. Please also attach CV documents if applicable. If you have animal handling experience, but it is not reflected in your resume, please explain in the cover letter.