What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - for Surgery Practice position at Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice?
Veterinary specialty practice looking for individuals with a passion for veterinary medicine and career goals to grow in the surgery specialty field. VRSP is willing to talk to you about investing in your career path development.
Seeking Veterinary Assistant for daytime shift for a busy surgery practice. This position requires the ability to work cohesively with others in a teamwork environment. Have skills that align with responsibilities in client communications, ability to take patient histories, scrubbing with the surgeon during procedures, instrument pack prep, and surgery prep, discharging patients.
Candidates should have strong skills in the areas of veterinary medical terminology, catheter placement, acquiring radiographs, venipuncture, and animal handling. To be successful in this position, candidate should be a self-starter that has the initiative to learn specialized surgical instruments, the proper sterilization of instruments and pack preparation. Candidate must enjoy working with clients and have above average communication skills.
Great hours (Monday-Friday) No Holidays or Weekends, new hire bonus, top compensation, health insurance, CE assistance, uniform allowance and retirement benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22