Veterinary Assistant

Apply and we would love to set up an informal tour of our hospital so that you can get a feel for our facility and work culture. We look forward to meeting you!

Our ideal candidate has experience working in a veterinary animal hospital setting or boarding facility.

We are also willing to provide on-the-job training to any motivated candidate who does not possess previous experience.

This is a fast-paced job for a quick learner. We are looking for a candidate who is seeking long-term employment working with veterinarians patients and their owners. If you have not worked in a veterinary environment previously; we ask that you come in for a post-interview/pre-employment job-shadow opportunity to ensure that you are equipped to handle being around the animals and medical procedures.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including, but not limited to; helping to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients. Assisting with patient care. Client communication.

We will provide paid training for daily tasks; such as feeding, weighing, and taking the temperature of pets. Other routine duties include administering medication, animal restraint, cleaning cages/kennels, or providing care before and after medical procedures. We also go on occasional house-call visits for our patients, which can be a lot of fun.

This position will also include the opportunity for interested applicants to cross-train to the front desk to assist with checking in clients, making appointments, etc... We will provide training for these aspects of the job as well.

Schedule

Most of our employees choose a 3-4 day work week (30-40 hours). You must be available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on your scheduled days during the week. And 7:00 am to Noon on any scheduled Saturdays (typically 2-3 Saturdays per month). We do not offer partial day schedules.

Payscale

From $14.50 and up -- based on the applicant's previous work experience. Licensed veterinary technicians start at a higher rate, enquire via message or email.

Application Process

We would like to fill this position soon in order to provide training. Please include a message as to why you are interested in working in the animal care field with your resume and we will provide you with a standard application to complete and email back.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Ideal Qualifications (can be trained as well)
- Veterinary experience
- Animal handling skills
- Ability to restrain animals safely
- Proficiency in medication administration
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology
- Familiarity with animal physiology
- Previous pet care or animal care experience
- Veterinary assistant background

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• #1. Why are you interested in working in the animal care field?

#2. What is your favorite breed of dog or cat?

#3: Please note that this position does not provide any form of health or dental insurance.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary/Kennel Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plattsmouth, NE 68048: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15