Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

GAGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL PA; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gage Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant to support veterinarians with exams and surgeries, perform lab tests, and care for our animal patients. The role includes stocking inventory and keeping the facility clean and safe for staff and pets.

Candidates should be pursuing life sciences with a 3.5+ GPA, have lab testing experience, and be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Pre-vet students are encouraged, as several will enter veterinary school this fall.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a life sciences degree with GPA 3.5 or higher.
• Laboratory testing experience required.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Enjoy working with animals and be comfortable around them.
• Current pre-vet students have strong prospects for veterinary school.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations and surgeries.
• Perform laboratory testing of blood and fecal samples.
• Provide animal care including grooming and exercising.
• Stock product inventory and maintain a safe, sanitary facility.

Skills

Laboratory testing experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Animal care

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing life sciences degree (GPA 3.5+)

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with examinations and surgeries; performing laboratory testing of blood and fecal samples; animal care including basic grooming and exercising; stocking product inventory; and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, sanitary, facility.

If a college student, pursuing a degree in life sciences, must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Successful applicant will possess laboratory testing experience, be able to lift at least 50 pounds, love animals and be comfortable working in close proximity to them. Our pre-vet students have a great success rate of acceptance into veterinary school. Currently, two of our veterinary assistants will be entering veterinary school this fall.

Company Description

Since 1950, the veterinarians and staff of Gage Animal Hospital (AAHA accredited) have dedicated themselves to excellence in small animal healthcare through extraordinary care and compassion for our patients (dogs, cats, and wildlife) and our clients. Our reputation for excellence in small animal veterinary care extends throughout Northeast Kansas.