What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at PetVet365 Anchorage?
Join Our Team at PetVet365 Anchorage
Are you a skilled veterinary assistant interested in expanding your knowledge and work in a locally owned Fear Free Certified practice? PetVet365 Anchorage is looking for the perfect candidate to join our team.
We highly value our close-knit environment and seek an individual with at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
What sets us apart?
- Fear Free experience that enhances the veterinary/client/pet bond
- Customized benefits package tailored to your needs
- Family-oriented focus: ensuring everyone gets home on time for dinner
- Strong client loyalty, as evident from our reviews
- Emphasis on leadership and teamwork
- After-hours triage for your clients by a veterinary technician team
- Weekly check-ins to ensure your well-being
- Embracing emerging veterinary modalities and technology
- Competitive pay
- Support for career advancement through veterinary team education and certifications
A Veterinary Assistant is responsible for conducting routine checkups and other animal medical procedures to ensure their health and well-being. Their duties include communicating with pet owners to identify any changes in their pet's diet, checking an animal's heartbeat and other vital signs to record in patient files, and assisting other veterinary staff in tasks such as taking blood samples, administering medications, dispensing medications, and monitoring anesthesia.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: starts at $15.50 per hour based on experience
Benefits:
- Health Insurance after the first month of employment
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k plus matching
- Continuing education and certification opportunities
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Weekend Differential Pay
Schedule:
- 4-8 hour shifts
- 4-5 days a week
- Some weekend availability required
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (optional)
Work Location: Primary location PetVet365 Anchorage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Louisville, KY 40245: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16