What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant (part-time) position at Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, LLC?
Veterinary Assistant
Are you ready to assist our clients and pets as part of our dynamic animal health care team? If you are the veterinary assistant we are looking for, you’ll:
* be familiar with animal behavior,(besides your own pets)
* be outgoing, enthusiastic, and compassionate
* not afraid to get dirty
* have excellent communication skills
* be a good problem solver
* have good physical stamina
* and be a passionate patient advocate
The right person for our team will be responsible for 3 major roles: 1) excellent patient care following the directions of our veterinarian; 2) safe low stress pet restraint; and 3) maintaining hospital cleanliness and asepsis.
Professional, trustworthy, punctual, and industrious, have previous cat and dog experience, and love smiling are just a few of the characteristics we are looking for.
This is the opportunity you have been looking for to learn, grow and achieve well above average results! Starting wage of $16.50to $17.00/hour commensurate with experience.
We currently have a variable position (between 20 and 28 hours/week) available. This is a year-round position. Animal behavior working experience and interest is mandatory.
The position does require working a minimum of 6 shifts during the week. Those shifts cover the following hours:
* Morning shifts from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm or Afternoon shifts from 1:00 pm – close
(either 5:30 or 7 pm)
* Every other Wednesday staff meeting from 12:00 – 1:30 pm
The Job duties include:
* 35% cleaning, straightening up and putting things away,
* 25% animal restraint
* 25% computer entry of signs, filling prescriptions, running labwork
* 10% maintenance of equipment,
* 5% Client Communications
Qualifications for the position: High school diploma or equivalent, 'natural' hair color, no visible tattoos, only 1 set stud-type earrings allowed in lower lobe of ear, no facial piercings/rings; willingness to learn and work hard. This position is a physical position with little sitting.
If you have any questions regarding job duties, please ask by messaging through really. Please do NOT call the clinic due to a high call volume. Our goal through our 3 step interviewing process is two-fold: to make sure that we find the right person for our clinic and that our clinic is the right place for you.
**All employees hired by Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, LLC are “at-will employees” and are subject to termination at any time. The application for a position with Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, LLC nor this advertisement are to be considered employment contracts or offers of employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17