What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Suveto?
Best Friends Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Team!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role will involve assisting our veterinarians in both General Practice and Emergency Care settings. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their owners
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of hospital and equipment
- Handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Participate in the care and feeding of hospitalized patients
- Adhere to hospital core values, policies and procedures at all times
- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays
- Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members
- Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals
Benefits:
Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, voluntary benefits, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, paid parental leave after two years of service. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
Best Friends Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.