What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Haywood Animal Hospital?
Haywood Animal Hospital is a small privately owned animal practice that sees cats, dogs, and exotic pets. We have a great group of talented DVMs, technicians, assistants and receptionists. Are you looking for somewhere that promotes a positive work environment? Join our team of pet care professionals and advocate for pets while educating clients on all aspects of pet health. We have an opening for an veterinary assistant or technician!
Job Qualifications:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Compassion / Empathy
- Sense of humor
- Desire to be successful at your job.
- Computer literate
- We are a paperless practice.
- Must be able to lift 40# by yourself.
- One year minimum as a veterinarian assistant
Assistant Duties includes but is not limited to:
- Care for animals by bathing, feeding, watering, and with exercising.
- Sanitize examining rooms and surface areas.
- Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams.
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools.
- Ensure exam and operating rooms are stocked.
- Assist vet and vet technicians with surgical procedures.
- Provide care for animals after procedures.
- Change animal bedding and kennel materials.
- Ensure all cages and kennels are clean.
- Assist in collecting samples such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
- Assist in emergency first aid.
- Communicate with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions.
- Educate owners about animal health, conditions, and proper care.
- Help out with end of day closing task list.
- Assist technicians with radiology.
- Assist technicians with running in-house blood machines.
- Assist technicians with filling prescriptions.
- Assist in answering phones calls from clients.
- Assist with making appointments as well as checking clients in and out.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18