Responsibilities:
- · Assist the veterinarian throughout the day with procedures
- · Follow the directions from the veterinarian
- · Keeping exam records
- · Restraining pets
- · Drawing blood (a skill that will otherwise be attained through mentorship of the veterinarian)
- · Placing catheters (a skill that will otherwise be attained through mentorship of the veterinarian)
- · Subcutaneous fluid administration (a skill that will otherwise be attained through mentorship of the veterinarian)
- · Constantly cleaning and preparing for the next appointment
- · Keep tidy the outside of the building and the blood lab boxes
- · Greeting the clients
- · Asking medical history questions
- · Answering phones
- · Creating invoices
- · Preparing medications
- · Checking out the client.
- · Overall cleaning and straitening of the practice
- · Maintaining sterile surfaces
- · Taking x rays
- · Running labs
- · Administering laser therapy
Requirements:
- · Some experience as a veterinary assistant
- · Willing to work full time and some overtime when required
- · Able to work some Saturdays
- · Able to use apple devices
- · Feel comfortable with technology
- · Professional certification or licenses not required but a plus
- · The ability to stay positive even when busy
- · The ability to put the happiness and well being of our clients and patients first
Rewards:
- · Excellent training from a well-respected veterinarian
- · Ability to receive letters of recommendation
- · A great lead into future veterinary careers
- · Located in a pristine beautiful neighborhood
- · A fun and rewarding environment
- · Competitive pay
- · Over time at the rate of time and a half any time over 40 hours
- · Goal based bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.42 - $17.53 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vet Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person