Future Opening: Veterinary Technician Assistant

COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Companion Animal Medical Center in Rotterdam, NY is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support Veterinarians and Technicians. You will help care for our patients, maintain a clean, organized facility, and assist with examinations, procedures and patient communication.

The role requires compassion, reliability and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You’ll handle routine tasks like feeding, grooming and boarding, and contribute to a calm, comforting environment for pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented; proven experience working with animals.
• Proficient with computers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience as Veterinary Assistant or similar position.

Responsibilities

• Feed, groom and weigh animals.
• Bathe animals.
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination rooms.
• Assist in surgery and with procedures (x-rays/ultrasound).
• Obtain patient history from clients and monitor changes.
• Enter charges into computer system and assist with admissions and appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas.
• Care for boarders and inpatient animals.
• Assist with end of life services.

Skills

Teamwork

Animal care

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Patient, caring

Flexibility

Job description

Position Available: Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for our patients and support our Veterinarians and Technicians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean. We’ll rely on you to assist our Veterinarians and Technicians in examinations, procedures and operations. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, caring for boarders and readiness to care for injured or scared pets. Being able to read the body language of a pet is a very important skill required for this position. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and love animals, we’d like to meet you.

Schedule:

Full time (35-40 hours)

9 hour days with a 1 hour lunch.

Weekend and holiday shifts are possible when our facility has boarders. Saturday hours to resume April 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Bathe animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Correctly clean and pack surgical kits/instruments
• Operate the autoclave by cleaning and filling when necessary
• Safely restrain animals during examinations, x-rays and ultrasound procedures
• Properly handle upset or frightened animals
• Assist in surgery (including proper set up and clean up)
• Obtain patient history from clients
• Monitor changes in a patient’s condition
• Order prescription diets when needed
• Collect payment and answer phones/schedule appointments when needed
• Enter charges into computer system at the end of each client visit when requested
• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of all working areas
• Feed, walk and care for boarders
• Monitor and care for all inpatient animals
• Call and update/answer questions for clients
• Administer and store medications correctly
• Restock supplies throughout the hospital
• Laundry
• Daily cleaning, including but not limited to exam rooms, work areas, bathrooms and cages
• Assist with end of life services
• Fulfill other duties assigned by management on an as needed basis

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented
• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Proficient with computers
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient, caring and outgoing personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs)
• Flexible schedule and availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• Able to handle emotionally charged situations
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and prefers to be busy

About Us

Companion Animal Medical Center is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Rotterdam, NY. Dr. Rachael Ragozzino, Dr. Samantha Weglinski, and Dr. Jessica Schiller are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals. Your pet’s health and well-being is very important to us and we will make every effort to give your pet the best care possible.

Our team understands just how important your pet is to your family. When bringing your pet into our facility, you will be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff members who will treat you and your pet as a member of our own family.

We offer a wide range of services to care for your pet. Our integrated digital medicine seeks to provide top medical, surgical and dental care for your animal. In addition to high quality pet care, our clinic was created to offer a comfortable, calming environment so both the pet and pet parent can have the best experience possible.