Veterinary Assistant

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Our Veterinary Assistants begin at an entry level position. A typical day requires lots of stocking and cleaning of the entire hospital. As the veterinary assistant learns the flow and ways of the hospital, progression to animal restraint and assisting of other support staff is required. You will at times also interact with pets and their owners; thus, customer service skills are key. You will work directly with the rest of our veterinary team to assure patients and clients receive the best care possible. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. We're looking for: A high work ethic and positive attitude team member Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice! Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent, and must be 18 years of age or older Schedule: Flexible scheduling (Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 7:00pm, Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm), We are Closed on Weekends!! Desired Qualifications: A minimum of 1-year experience preferred Flexible scheduling Monday through Friday A willingness to grow in the Veterinary field Avimark experience Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital Pay Range: Starting at $15/hr We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr