Senior Veterinary Assistant

Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Discounted Vet Care

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role focuses on patient care, client service, and on-site operations.

The ideal candidate will have veterinary or customer service experience, be able to lift 40 lbs, and multitask effectively, with strong communication and teamwork. Some weekend hours and flexible scheduling may be required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate professionalism and dependability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• Prior veterinary or customer service experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals and during initial examinations.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Our hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience HIGHLY preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Efficient in multi-tasking

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students