What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Eastside Animal Hospital?
Reports To: Practice Manager and Veterinary Technician
Summary: Assists Veterinarian in practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and performs in-house laboratory procedure by performing the following duties.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); previous experience is preferred, but not required.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, lab equipment & imaging software, order processing systems and practice management software.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the potential for animal bites and scratches, in addition to blood borne or fecal pathogens.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can sometimes be loud.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
- Time Management
- Oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to manage patient flow
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.50 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
