Veterinary Clinic Assistant (part-time)

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the world?

Do you want to work in a friendly, positive environment while making a difference for animals? Are you looking for a part-time position that doesn't impact your evenings or weekends? The PAWS Clinic may be the place for you! We are seeking a part time, clinic assistant to join our staff of friendly and dedicated animal welfare professionals at our busy Taylor, Michigan clinic.

The PAWS Clinic is a non-profit, affordable spay/neuter clinic working to reduce the number of homeless animals. Our focus is surgery, and we do a lot of it! Providing excellent patient care is our top priority, and we do it in an atmosphere that is fun, team-oriented, and supportive. Our work is very physical and demanding, but we make a real difference for the animals in our community.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Veterinary Clinic Assistant is a rotating position that is cross-trained to perform elements of the office assistant, and kennel assistant duties. Duties can include:

• Scheduling appointments and entering client paperwork into our computer system
• Assisting with patient admission and discharge
• Cleaning, “packing,” and autoclaving surgical instruments
• Cleaning kennels, medical areas and common areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Professional job experience in a veterinary clinic or organized volunteer work with an animal welfare group is preferred
• Compassion for our patients and clients
• A passion for superior customer service and the mission of The PAWS Clinic are a must
• Attention to detail is critical
• Ability to multi-task is crucial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without a break, as well as regularly bend, stoop, squat, kneel and lift up to 40 pounds by yourself throughout the day are absolutely required.
• Comfortable working in an environment with loud noises and strong smells.
• A strong desire to provide an exceptionally clean environment for our clinic, clients and pets in our care.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to make a difference for animals and the community working for a non-profit organization.
• A great team-oriented, fun, and supportive environment
• The chance to work side by side with dedicated, compassionate, and mission-driven animal welfare professionals who believe the same things you do
• An opportunity to enhance your skills working in a surgery center
• Access to routine veterinary care for your pets at cost, including vaccines, medications, and prescription food
• Paid vacation time
• Full time employees are eligible for medical benefits paid at 80% by the employer
• Full time employees can also earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness credit working at our non-profit.

Schedule

The selected candidate must be able to work between 7am and 5:30pm Mondays-Thursdays. No weekends or evenings are required, and currently no Fridays are scheduled, although Fridays may be required at some future date.

Please submit resume AND cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should include information on why you are interested in this position. Your cover letter should also include any salary requirements you have. More consideration is given to candidates who submit a cover letter with their resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug test and background check?
• What are your salary requirements?

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17