What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Stenner Creek Animal Hospital?
We have been providing high-quality medical care for pets and outstanding client education and services since 1968. The veterinary assistant is the entire team’s primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.
Job Description:
Patient check-in
Assist with patient care and treatment.
Monitor hospitalization pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery.
Maintaining inventory and stocking
Restrain animals during exams, blood draws, and nail trims.
Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, ultrasound, optical exam, neurologic testing)
Maintaining & sterilize surgical instruments / equipment.
Kennel and general hospital clean up
Administering medications/ treatment under Veterinarian/ Vet Tech supervision
Feeding / bathing animals
Answering phones
Customer Service
Helping clients with their pets
Qualification:
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a self – starter, able to multitask and a team player.
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Prefer 1 years of small and large animal experiences (not required) Previous companion animal experience encouraged but not required. Experience restraining cats and dogs and giving injections is highly recommended.
Ability to meet physical requirements lifting, carrying, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
This position is 12-15 hours per week minimum and some weekends.
Available to work some weekends/holidays and be on call 1-3 days/week for after hours treatments and emergency calls.
On Call Duties – must be 30 min from clinic (Required)
Reliable Vehicle (Required) , For your safety, we require our employees to have their own car since you will need to come in after hours for treatments and emergencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18