What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Technician position at Yarbrough Veterinary Clinic?
**In person application required to be filled out**
Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
(Pay based on experience)
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Technician to care for animals and support Veterinarians and staff. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. 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. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have a caring attitude, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Hold and weigh animals
- Clean cages
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians
- 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
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
- Further duties are dependent on licensing and training held
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Work well with others
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus; licensed technicians a double plus (pay varies on credentials and experience)
Applicants please bring a resume to the clinic and fill out application sometime between Monday and Friday 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30. We will go through applications and return with phone calls to set up interviews.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12