Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are looking to add more team members to our staff.
A positive mindset, ability to multi-task, outgoing personality, and willingness to learn are musts. Experience in veterinary medicine is preferred but not required.
We're a busy emergency facility that sees a wide variety of cases and patients in a very fast-paced environment. We are not your typical veterinary clinic.
Our paid training program for Veterinary Assistants takes approximately 2-3 months. We fully train our staff to restrain patients, place IV catheters, give injections, perform radiographs, assist with endoscopy, assist in surgery, general care of patients while they stay with us, and so much more!
We offer the following benefits: healthcare stipend, paid vacation, uniform allowance, funeral leave, veterinary discount for you and your immediate family, Simple IRA, competitive hourly rate with occasional overtime.
We work full time (40 hours) in three or four days. Pay is determined on experience and qualifications.
Please note that all employees are expected to work every weekend (Saturday & Sunday), as well as all holidays. Because we are an emergency facility these are our busiest times of operation.
Come be part of a fantastic team. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year
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