Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)

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We are seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team at King Crossing Animal Hospital.

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

PERKS: Full- Time health benefits, 401k, Discounted Pet Insurance

PAY: $18.00/hour DOE.

The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
• Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
• Ability to safely restrain dogs and cats
• Experience drawing blood and collecting laboratory samples
• Ability to run in-house laboratory equipment
• Experience administering vaccines and assisting with treatments
• Strong history taking and client communication skills
• Knowledge of basic veterinary medical terminology
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Surgical assisting and anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?