What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Montgomery Animal Hospital?
Have you been dreaming of a veterinary clinic that lights your fire instead of burning it out? Montgomery Animal Hospital could be the change you’ve been looking for in your veterinary career!
We are a thriving multi-doctor practice in the Kenwood area that treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets (no exotics experience necessary!). We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team! Are you looking to develop new skills? We will support you! Our experienced RVTs believe in sharing their knowledge and welcome new employees to mentor.
Our hospital has been AAHA accredited since 1950 and our amazing RVTs and veterinary assistants are instrumental in providing the high standards of care that generations of clients have come to expect and receive from us. We give our VAs the freedom to do what they do best: provide exceptional patient and client care and have fun while they do it!
Compensation is based on experience and ranges $11-16/hour depending on experience level. Applicants must be available to work afternoon/closing shifts.
Benefits for full-time team members:
- 401k plan with up to 4% match.
- Pet care discount.
- Option to sign-up for dental/vision benefits.
- A chance to grow and learn from kind and incredible staff members.
- Flexibility with scheduling (we want you to be able to enjoy your time both in and outside of work!).
- Regularly scheduled lunch and learn activities and educational staff meetings.
- Occasional staff outings (we recently had a great time at Dave & Buster’s!)
- Health Insurance (premium paid 50% by the clinic).
- 6 Paid Holidays.
- 40 hours PTO (increases each year that you work).
Examples of Job Duties:
- Assist doctors and technicians in restraint and treatment of patient.
- Perform occasional assistant-led appointments completing toenail trims, laser therapy, subcutaneous injections, routine anal gland expression, and basic lab work.
- Monitor animals in the hospital and assist with routine procedures.
- Record hourly observations of patients and chart status of their wellbeing.
- Maintain cleanliness of patient- and owner-facing areas of hospital.
- Feed and exercise of hospitalized patients as directed.
- Receive patients being hospitalized and undergoing procedures in reception area of hospital.
- Assist in monitoring and recovering anesthetized patients.
- Clean and sterilize surgery areas and instruments.
- Assist in proper positioning of patient while obtaining radiographs.
- Monitor and support non-hospital personnel (visitors, workmen, delivery people) while they are in the hospital.
- Maintain inventory of medical and non-medical supplies and equipment used in treatment, kennel, and laundry rooms.
- Bathe and groom animals as directed.
- Participate in scribing for a variety of different appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Feeling like a part of the team already? Apply today! Applicants must be prepared to pass a drug screening and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $16
