Veterinarian Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About us

Deerwood Animal Hospital is a small business in Hamilton, NJ. We are professional & demanding and our goal is to provide excellent veterinary care to the furry friends that occupy our homes.

We're looking for a passionate, creative and motivated individual to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant. The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian and his/her team with the overall care of patients in an animal clinic. The main responsibilities of this position include helping to assess health conditions and vaccinations, answering customers' questions and follow up on their concerns and performing clerical duties such as scheduling appointments.

Responsibilities:

• Understand as they relate to veterinary medicine.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where there are many demands on your time and attention simultaneously.
• Tend to animals that are sick, injured or have special needs.
• Know how to use specialized equipment, instruments, and medicines that help care for sick animals.
• Communicate well with veterinary doctors and other veterinary staff.
• Help care for animals by feeding, cleaning, training and socializing them.
• Be able to follow the instructions of veterinary doctors and assistants.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of a veterinarian clinic.
• MUST be Able type very FAST & have Computer Knowledge

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary : 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Deerwood Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic located in Hamilton Township, NJ dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care for dogs and cat. The practice focuses on offering a range of services from wellness and preventative care to diagnostics and surgery. We emphasize strongly on building long-term, trusting relationships with pet parents. Deerwood Animal Hospital is committed to creating a positive experience for both pets and their families by delivering high quality care in a collaborative team environment.

Company Description

Deerwood Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic located in Hamilton Township, NJ dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care for dogs and cat. The practice focuses on offering a range of services from wellness and preventative care to diagnostics and surgery. We emphasize strongly on building long-term, trusting relationships with pet parents. Deerwood Animal Hospital is committed to creating a positive experience for both pets and their families by delivering high quality care in a collaborative team environment.