Veterinary Assistant - Avian, Exotic, Reptile, Wildlife, Dogs, Cats

We are looking for a compassionate, friendly, animal-loving veterinary assistant to join our team part-time! A Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses/Technicians with animal care procedures, treatments, cleaning, and of course, animal snuggles.

Part time employees are offered benefits such as generous employee discounts and an annual scrub allowance.

Job Description: Veterinary Assistant

Job Overview:

The Veterinary Assistant will provide and assist with proper animal care, cleaning protocols, low stress animal handling and other standard operating procedures at all times.

Responsibilities:

· Assist the Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurses/Technicians, with exams, treatments, and procedures.

· Feed and orally medicate animals of many species

· Follow proper feeding and medicating instructions

· Assist staff with taking in boarding patients

· Clean and organize all areas of hospital daily

· Stock all areas of the hospital including exam rooms, treatment, surgery, pharmacy and lab areas.

· Laundry upkeep including washing, drying, and folding

· Safely and properly dispose of biomedical waste

· Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgery instruments and material by following proper protocols

· Operate ultrasonic cleanser and autoclave

Assistants are NOT authorized to:

· Handle controlled substances

· Perform euthanasia

· Induce anesthesia

· Intubate patients

· Perform cystocentesis

· Perform laboratory testing

· Perform dental prophylaxis

Position Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

Experience in a veterinary clinic, shelter, kennel or similar environment preferred

Licensure or Certification:

Valid Florida driver’s license

Shift Times:

· Week Days

o 7:30am – 1pm (Half Day)

o 1pm – Close (Half Day)

o 7:30am – Close (Full Day)

· Saturday

o 7:30am- Close (2pm)

Staff should expect to stay up to one hour passed hospital closing time

Personal Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients
• Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for a quality practice
• Interest in marketing and growth of the practice
• REQUIREMENTS
• Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits within a rapidly changing environment
• Participate in required meetings and training
• Possess a genuine concern for animals and their welfare
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Working knowledge of hospital SOPs
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DEA standards and requirements
• Ability to operate computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine and smartphone
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Avimark

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort including, but not limited to lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Walking and prolonged standing
• Stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching
• Carrying, pushing and/or pulling
• Facility operations include areas of high noise levels

*Your pet's health is our life's passion.*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17