What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at petright veterinary hospital?
About us
petright veterinary hospital is a small business in Houston, TX. We are professional, agile and our goal is to perform right care for pets .
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
Our organization's Veterinary Assistants are responsible for supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during their examinations and medical treatments. One of the most important responsibilities requires the individual to maintain patients' health records, including recording vital signs, any complications or issues and any special instructions. The right candidate will be motivated and detail oriented, with a commitment to animal care and medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare animals for surgery or examination.
- Assist veterinarians with operations and examination procedures.
- Take samples of blood, urine, or tissue for laboratory analysis.
- Monitor medical conditions and report changes to veterinarians.
- Clean equipment and animal quarters and feed, water, and care for animals.
- Write health histories of individual animals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18