What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Shirley Veterinary Hospital?
Full Job Description
Shirley Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Monday-Saturday hospital in Shirley, NY. We are located in beautiful Long island, NY in a prime location close to beautiful beaches, parks, outdoor sports and much more. Our ideal candidate will be compassionate, hard-working, and quick thinking. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefit package, and discounts on pet care. For Immediate consideration, please submit your resume.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Feed, bathe and weigh animals
- Clean cages
- Clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 30 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
Please note, this is a Full-time position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.83 - $20.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20