What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at The Sams Clinic Veterinary Specialists?
Overview
The Sams Clinic is an Orthopedic and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation facility. We are looking for experienced, motivated individuals dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our patients and team.
Join our specialized team and work directly with Board Certified surgeons, Anesthesiologist, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist, and our all-star staff. No overnights, weekends or emergency coverage. Full-Time 40 hours, 4/10-hr. shifts Monday-Thursday. Our spacious facility includes two large surgical suites, digital radiography, a CT scanner, and in-door/out-door break areas.
Responsibilities and experience include but are not limited to:
· Assist doctors and staff with patients: surgery, exams, treatments, and radiographs
· Client communication
· Care of patients pre/peri/post-surgical and general treatments
· Safe animal handling and restraint
· Ability to calculate drug doses
· Ability to assess pain and perform post operative pain scoring
· Perform procedural checks and routine cleaning of equipment and report malfunctions and inaccuracies
· Accurate recordkeeping (EZVET), self-motivation, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted and be able to stand, sit, and kneel for potentially long periods.
· Consistent willingness to learn, organized, and punctual
Compensation and Benefits:
- Wage dependent on experience and educational background
- $28.00-$31.00 hourly rate
- Medical & Dental coverage
- Paid time off, holiday, and sick pay
- Retirement plan
- Disability supplemental coverage
- Uniform reimbursement
- Employee discount for pets
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30