What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant position at VETERINARY CARE CENTER?
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Bringing animals from owner's vehicles into exam rooms
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
- Keeping the kennel area clean and tidy
- Feeding and taking hospitalized pets out to use the restroom
- Making sure hospitalized pets are cared for and given proper medication
Skills
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Humble attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Application Question(s):
- What was your most recent salary per hour?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $12