What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Ithaca Animal Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Ithaca Animal Hospital is growing and seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our outpatient care team plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care during appointments by coordinating and executing treatment plans and providing thorough client education.
In this role, you will primarily assist during exams and outpatient care, maintain detailed medical records, review treatment plans, and address clients' questions. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. This position is ideal for those who excel in client engagement and schedule management.
This is a full-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. No weekends!
Full-time benefits and compensation :
- Compensation : $13.50-17 / hour, based on experience and skillset
- Bonus package : $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
- Health package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
Minimum qualifications and skillset :
Patient restraint
We are a busy, three-doctor practice that has been providing loving care for more than 50 years! Our entire staff understands the importance of relationships building and treats our patients and each other like family. Friendliness and an eagerness to jump in where needed are two important characteristics of our team. We work hard, are team-oriented, and do our best to ensure everyone enjoys their time at our practice. Multiple members of our staff have been with us for years, and we utilize our team to their fullest to ensure career satisfaction and continued growth. We are a full service, well-equipped, small animal practice that primarily provides general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry services. We have excellent room for growth and encourage lifelong learning.
APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.
Salary : $500
