Animal Hospital Assistant

Company Overview

PetVet is a nation's leading operator of veterinary hospitals for companion animals, operating over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employing over 11,000 people, including over 800 veterinarians. We are committed to developing a partnership between our hospitals and the company, providing the highest quality medicine and service to our patients and clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide supportive services under the direction of the veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for both treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, general facility cleaning, cleaning of all wards and isolation rooms, interacting with the public and answering phones occasionally.

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:

• Restraining animals for the veterinarian and Technicians.
• Feeding animals as appropriate with Dr's instructions.
• Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors.
• Medications (as allowed by law).
• Grooming, as needed.
• Record keeping concerning routine care, vitals, and observations of the patients.
• Animal's exercise and bathroom trips.
• General well being of every animal under your care.
• Laundry
• Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, and answering phones.
• Interaction with clients such as greeting them, recording a patient's history, and helping with patients and/or belongings to and from vehicles may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with the public
• Organized
• Flexible
• Works quickly
• Works well with others and understand the team approach
• Is kind and compassionate
• Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment
• Able to follow directions
• Patience
• Is neat, clean, and Adheres to all VMCLI uniform codes

Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
• Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs.
• Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job.
• Ability to write neatly and communicate with others.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to restrain animals.
• Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes.
• Ability to understand the needs of the animals.
• Own transportation.

Preferences

• Individuals with a true love for animals and a caring personality to help clients. People skills are a must.
• Individuals with a willingness to learn, the ability to pick up new tasks quickly and to multi-task as well as have a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of Impromed computer software a plus.