What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Windham Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Windham Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to add to our team. We are a four-doctor small animal practice in Windham, NH. If you have great communication skills, like working with people and animals, are organized, and have a good work ethic, we would love to meet and discuss this opportunity!
Veterinarian Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Veterinary Technicians with treatments/I.V’s/monitoring anesthesia/surgery prep, etc.
- Some reception duties as needed
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- Maintains records.
- Cleans animal cages and equipment, walks dog patients outside when needed and maintains general cleanliness throughout the hospital.
- Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, rotating dog/cat foods, and complying with legal regulations.
- Completes daily and weekly tasks.
- Laundry
- Caring for our clients and patients with friendliness and compassion
- Standing, kneeling, and squatting as well as lifting up to 35 lbs. will be required to perform this job.
- Keeps walkways clear of ice and snow in winter. Sanding/salting, touch-ups of parking area between visits by plow
Work Hours & Benefits:
Clinic Hours:
- We are open 8am - 7pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8am – 6pm Wednesday & Friday and Saturdays 8am - 4pm.
We are looking to hire a full-time employee. We have competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Veterinarian Assistant Qualifications / Skills:
- Strong work ethic
- Accountability
- Punctuality
- Love of animals
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Verbal communication
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Similar positions preferred, but no experience or education necessary. This position will be trained on the job.
If you would like to work in a positive and fun filled environment, please apply! We are looking forward to working with you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Windham Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
