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Veterinary Assistant

Anicira Veterinary Center

Job Description

Job Description

No Weekends or Holidays and a Monday - Thursday work week!

Anicira Veterinary Center works to improve the quality of life for the cats and dogs in our community. Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable care for our patients. This goal is reflected in the type of services we offer, the collaborations we develop, and our willingness to help animals in need.

If you have a passion for veterinary medicine and helping pets and their families in need, thrive in an energetic environment and enjoy providing high-quality client service, we want you to join our team!

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player
  • Flexible work style amidst shifting priorities; calm under pressure
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts
  • Maintain an open mind regarding changes, be willing to learn and teach new protocols
  • Excellent client service skills

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist Veterinarians and RVTs with surgical and dentistry procedures
  • Provide compassionate care
  • Ability to accommodate changes in work priorities and/or scheduling
  • Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in all perioperative phases
  • Clean and disinfect kennels, carriers, equipment, and facility
  • Communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients
  • Medical record keeping
  • Fill prescriptions
  • Perform laboratory work and assist with diagnostic imaging
  • Client education
  • Follow written and verbally communicated standard operating procedures
  • General housekeeping
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Veterinary Assistant Physical and Job Requirements:

  • Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to walking, carrying, squatting, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling on a consistent basis and for long periods of time, up to 10 hours per day.
  • Work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, sitting, arm, and hand motion.
  • Exposure to dogs, cats and rabbits of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
  • Able to work standing for 10 hours per day.

Work Hours: NO WEEKENDS! We offer an alternative work week: 4 day, 40 hour schedule. Monday-Thursday 6:45a-5:45p with a 1 hour lunch break. The hospital is closed Friday-Sunday and on holidays so you will have time to enjoy the things you love!

Position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime.

Benefits for full-time team members:

  • Top Tier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans, Covered up to 90%
  • 100% Company-covered Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care FSA
  • Employee Assistance Program that Includes Free Mental Health Care, Legal & Financial Help
  • Professional Development Assistance & Opportunities for Growth
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Pet Bereavement Leave

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Job Type: Full-time

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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