What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Glade Creek Animal Hospital?
Looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join our team!
We are a privately owned veterinary hospital that takes pride in providing excellent veterinary medicine while maintaining that work / life balance. We take pride in our teamwork and offer a generous benefits package including 401k.
Absolutely NO phone calls!
*** Your resume must be up to date and current or you will NOT be considered***
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous on-the-job training desirable, but not required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous animal care background is desirable, but not required, willing to train a highly motivated, ready to learn individual. Exceptional work ethic required.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Has an excellent work ethic and highly motivated.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when stressed, ill or in pain.
- Must have the ability to multitask.
- Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
- Can support and be a part of teamwork; works well with all levels of hospital team members.
- Has excellent client communication skills
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
- Weekend work required.
- Excellent work ethic required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13