What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital?
Veterinary Assistant
Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital is hiring! In our hospital we practice transformative veterinary medicine in a positive and supportive work environment. Furthermore, we practice low stress, fear free handling of our patients so everyone, including our staff, can have the best possible experience. We value growth, development and education and we will work with you to help you obtain all your career goals. We cross train all our veterinary assistants and customer service representatives so we can fully function together as a team. You will practice with state-of-the-art equipment and be able to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We are an AAHA accredited and Cat Friendly practice, and our doctors are all Fear-Free certified. If you want to practice great medicine, value a supportive work environment, like to have fun and love animals as much as we do , then you’ve found your home at Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital!
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to practice transformative veterinary medicine from the routine to the complex with the utmost compassion while supporting the needs of both the patient and their family.
Vision
Our vision is to provide compassionate veterinary care that is unmatched in excellence, patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Salary:
$15-17/hour plus benefits
Full time positions and part time positions
Benefits:
Generous employee discount and pet care allowance
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Matched retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Private lactation room
Physical job requirements:
Able to lift 50lbs
Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Job Description:
Customer service responsibilities including answering phones, taking messages and scheduling
Client communication and education
Medical Triage: Identification of urgent vs non urgent cases and scheduling appropriately
Medical record keeping
Medical History taking
Fear free restraint of patients
Assisting veterinarian as needed
Assisting Veterinary technician with induction of anesthesia and surgical prep and as needed
Assisting in radiography and ultrasound
Laboratory responsibilities
Compassionate and thorough patient care
Housekeeping responsibilities
Applications will be reviewed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17