Veterinary Assistant
University West Pet Clinic
Job description
University West Pet Clinic is a busy animal hospital looking for one more person to add to our team as a part-time Vet Assistant! If you have excellent customer service and communication skills, have a great sense of urgency, an excellent attention to detail, have a desire to learn about and work in the veterinary medical profession, and love animals, this may be the position for you!
Responsibilities and Duties
Upholding our standards of care and customer service while also:
- Assist with patient care and treatment
- Monitor hospitalized pets
- Maintain inventory
- Properly restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
- Aid with routine diagnostic tests including radiographs
- Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments / equipment
- Clean & Disinfect cages, kennels, exam rooms, and treatment areas in the hospital
- Administering medications under Veterinarian or Vet Tech supervision
- Feeding and bathing of animals
- Answering phones
- Customer service
Qualifications and Skills
Everyone working with University West Pet Clinic embraces our high standards of customer service and veterinary care.
REQUIREMENTS
18+ years old. Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent. A bility to lift 35+ lbs . Prior experience with animal handling. Customer service experience preferred, veterinary knowledge or experience is a plus but not required. Must be available Saturdays in addition to varying hours throughout the week . Must pass a routine background check and drug screen .
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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