Veterinary Assistant

Athens Veterinary Services / Beadle Lake Veterinary Clinic is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team! We are a rural, family friendly, fast-paced mixed animal practice. We provide high quality medicine with the latest technology and have a great time doing it. Athens Veterinary Services is our small animal clinic in Athens, MI. Beadle Lake Veterinary Clinic is our large animal clinic in Battle Creek, MI.

Ideal applicant must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible, and a team player. Attention to detail, dependability, good organizational and communication skills are necessary. Successful candidates need the ability to follow established protocol and procedures. Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats, livestock and equine, as well as safely move and handle over 50 lbs. Needs ability to work in a quick moving environment, handle stress and maintain a professional demeanor.

Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting doctors and technicians in a multitude of diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures, and periodic office tasks. This position requires assisting in the preparation and performance of procedures, record keeping, stocking rooms and trucks, cleaning and maintaining equipment & facilities, preparing lab samples, administration of medications and assisting with radiographs & other diagnostics.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Veterinary practice experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to run Windows based computer software.

Work schedule varies according to business needs of the Clinic. This position may require working at both clinics. Please be advised this is a full-time position, and we are looking for someone who wants to work. Workdays will include some Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.48 - $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14