What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Wales Veterinary Practice?
General Description: We are looking for an veterinary assistant to join our small animal practice. The technician is responsible for client and patient care , assisting the veterinarian and the veterinary technicians.
Job requirement/Skills/Physical Demands: Looking for an individual with animal experience/interest and willing to learn. In search of a veterinary assistant with good client communication and telephone skills. Must have basic computer literacy skills and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a busy environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet daily. Need to be proficient or capable of learning proper animal restraint, practice cleanliness
Examples of day to day tasks: Restrain animals, run lab samples, stock exam rooms, put medications away, room clients/patients, vacuum and mop floors. Helping to keep our treatment area and exam rooms clean and ready for the next patient.
PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE, REWARDING PAY. WILLING TO TRAIN ON THE JOB, MUST BE WILLING TO LEARN!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16