Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Waco (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role in Kentucky, with varied hours including some Saturdays. The position involves supporting veterinarians in daily clinic operations, client communication, and basic pharmacy tasks.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, have a flexible schedule, and possibly prior veterinary experience. You will obtain patient histories, assist during exams, educate clients, and help with routine lab work and imaging while

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule with availability
• Prefer prior veterinary experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Comfortable with physical tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Experience with basic pet care and client communication

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient history
• Assist doctor during exams
• Aid in animal restraint
• Educate clients on basic pet care
• Run lab tests as directed
• Help with radiographs
• Invoice procedures and appointments
• Fill/re-fill patient prescriptions
• Clean exam rooms after each exam
• Maintain laundry flow and pharmacy area
• Present treatment plans to clients (estimates)
• Check in and put away inventory orders

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Excellent communication

Learn quickly

Adapt in fast-paced env

Lift 50 lbs

Strong organizational skills

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Professional demeanor

Veterinary software knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Veterinary software systems

Job description

This is an immediate opening for a FULL-TIME position as a veterinary assistant. Working hours are: Monday 8am-6pmTuesday 8am-6pmWednesday 8am-2pmThursday 10am-8pmFriday 8am-6pmSaturday 8am-1pm (every other Sat)Sunday CLOSED.

• Hours can range between 30-40hrs/wk. You will have at least 1 off day during the week.
• We do require a minimum of 2 Saturdays a month.
• We are searching for a long-term reliable/dependable applicant only. Please do not apply if this schedule is not going to work for you.

Veterinary Assistants are a key team member in day-to-day operations of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining accurate patient history
• Assisting the doctor on duty during the physical exam
• Aiding in animal restraint
• Educating clients on basic pet care
• Running lab tests as directed by doctor on duty
• Helping perform radiographs
• Invoicing patient procedures and appointments
• Filling/ re-filling patient prescriptions as directed by doctor on duty
• Cleaning exam rooms following every exam
• Maintaining steady laundry flow
• Maintaining a clean pharmacy area
• Presenting treatment plans to clients (estimates)
• Checking in and putting away inventory orders

Requirements/Responsibilities

Qualifications:The ideal candidate for this role will have a flexible schedule, preferably haveveterinary experience, and will have a minimum of a high school diploma.Skills Required:DEPENDABLE and PUNCTUALExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environmentCapable of standing for extended period of timeCapable of lifting at least ~50lbs safelyStrong organizational skills with attention to detailComfortable handling phone calls, scheduling, and managing multiple tasks at onceCompassionate and professional demeanor with clients and their petsAbility to remain calm and helpful in stressful or emotional situationsProficiency with computers and willingness to learn veterinary software systemsTeam-oriented attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed