What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - At Home End Of Life Care (Weekdays + 2 Saturdays/Mo) position at Luna Veterinary Care - At-Home Euthanasia and End Of Life Care?
Immediate Need For Weekdays and 1-2 Saturdays Per Month - Guaranteed Minimum Payments As Well, the pay is $50 per appointment and there are usually 3-6 visits per day.
DVM is located near Tempe/Chandler so meeting in that area to start the day is preferred.
Example Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3-4 Appointments (9AM - 2PM)
Saturdays 1-2x monthly - 5-8 appointments (830AM - ?)
The Company
Luna Veterinary Care specializes in at-home end of life care (quality of life assessment, at-home euthanasia, and veterinary hospice). We strive to take care of veterinarians, clients, and our staff with equal care and effort.
The Role
You’ll be an integral part of the Phoenix market for Luna as one of our Veterinary Assistants. Your focus will primary be field operations. You absolutely love animals, are empathetic and understanding, and want to help out clients who may be in a rightfully emotional state.
Field Operations
We’re an at-home service, so you and a Veterinarian will partner up and attend all appointments in various in home environments within the Phoenix Metro area. At the appointments, you’ll be expected to:
- Assist the Veterinarian with any preparation for the appointment
- Facilitate signing of consent forms and payment authorizations
- Help transport the pet to our vehicle if we are assisting with cremation and aftercare
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Interact with grieving clients
- Expectation of no more than 6 appointments per day (more can be added with your permission)
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
About You
- Willingness to support a veterinarian in the field
- Strong technical skills and experience in the veterinary field
- Empathy, understanding, and genuine care for animals and clients who may be suffering
- Reliable and a proactive communicator
- Openness to field client inbound communications and schedule appointments
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $150.00 - $350.00 per day
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Tell me a little bit more about your experience with euthanasia (if you have it) and what has you interested in this role?
- Are you willing to work ~4 days per week? Roughly 9AM - 2PM on weekdays, and then a longer day for 1-2 Saturday per month?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $150 - $350