What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vet Assistant - Full Time or Part Time position at My Pet's Vet - Wilderness Oaks?
My Pet's Vet is looking for a Vet Assistant with growth opportunities at our animal hospital in the Wilderness Oak area of San Antonio, Texas (Located at 281 & Wilderness Oaks).. At My Pet’s Vet, our main goal is to create a happy and positive work culture. We achieve this by creating flexible work schedules, establishing good workflow and labor appropriation within the hospital, acknowledging achievements using frequent pay evaluations, assisting with continuing education, and rewarding all staff members through bonus programs. Most of all we want to provide the best care possible to our patients, in turn, giving you a sense of pride in your work. Join us in upholding and preserving our company’s motto “Healthy Pets and Happy Parents!” Apply today!
Responsibilities and Duties
Your basic duties as a Vet Assistant are:
- Take great care of our patients
- Restraint of patients during procedures
- Cleaning kennels, exam rooms and treatment tables
- Run and set up lab tests
- Set up and clean up before/after surgery
- Unload inventory
- Assists in taking digital x-rays
- Work closely in support of our Veterinary Technicians and Doctors
Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent customer communication skills.
- Motivated and passionate about helping animals is a must
- Education: High School or Equivalent
- Experience using multiple-line telephone systems.
- Excellent animal-handling skills
- Ability to properly restrain patients
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
Company Benefits and Perks
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement for veterinary programs (vet tech and vet assistant)
- 3 Free Wellness Plans for personal pets
- Employee training programs with bonuses upon completion
- Profit sharing bonus
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
- Health, Vision, and Dental Care Plans