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Veterinary Assistant

South Sioux Animal Hospital
South Sioux, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

At South Sioux Animal Hospital, we strive to provide the highest standards of care for every patient. We have digital x-ray, ultrasound, full in-house lab equipment, and computerized medical records. We are a 3-doctor practice with a support staff of Veterinary technicians and assistants. We have cared for pets in the Siouxland area for over 50 years.

South Sioux Animal Hospital is currently looking for a part-time veterinary assistant to join our team. The starting pay range is $14-$15 per hour and working 25-30 hours a week with occasional weekend, holiday and after hours, on-call responsibility.

Benefits :

  • 401K Participation and matching after one year
  • Discounted pet care for employee-owned pets
  • Job related continuing education assistance

Job Responsibilities :

Veterinary assistants care for animals under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. They are responsible for feeding, exercising, and maintaining cleanliness of the animals, and restraint during examinations and treatment. Vet assistants also sometimes perform lab work, such as drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and running appropriate tests on these samples.

Education, Training, & Certification :

This occupation does not require advanced education, but you will need training.

  • Education : You will need a high school or equivalent diploma. Having completed a two-year Veterinary Assistant, postsecondary program will be highly advantageous.
  • Training : South Sioux Animal Hospital will provide on-the-job training, but someone who has had prior, relevant experience working with cats and dog is preferred.

    • Veterinary Assistant Duties :

  • Veterinary assistants perform all aspects of routine pet care
  • Check vitals / gather medical history in preparation for the veterinarian
  • Prepping animals and instruments for surgery
  • Assist during operations
  • Monitoring animals under anesthesia
  • Feed animals and monitor food / water intake
  • Provide general nursing care
  • Bathe pets when necessary
  • Exercise the pets that are boarding
  • Assist veterinarians and vet technicians with lab work
  • Clean, sterilize, and maintain kennels, operating rooms, examining rooms and surgical equipment
  • Comfort and restrain pets during examinations and procedures
  • Provide first aid to pets in an emergency, stabilizing them until a doctor can take over
  • Ready vaccines for appointments and administer medications to pets
  • Educating pet owners about preventive care, treatments recommended by veterinarian and all services offered by the hospital
  • Perform some clerical duties

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