Oak Hill Veterinary Care and Pet Resort in Madison Heights is a looking for an enthusiastic employee to join our team. We are looking for someone with past veterinary hospital experience. We are a full service small animal hospital offering digital radiography (including dental rads), diagnostic ultrasound and in house laboratory equipment. We also offer resort amenities including daycare and lodging. The applicant should understand the importance of quality pet care.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians and licensed Veterinary Technicians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Clean cages and bathe animals
• Assist with maintaining inventory
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables, rooms and cages/kennels as needed
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Assist with diagnostic tests and radiography
• Administer medication and fill prescriptions prescribed by Veterinarians
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
• Check patients out and go over client education and discharge instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Team player
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, rabbits)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person