Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Dayton, OH is seeking an energetic Veterinary Assistant to support the care team. You will assist with patient care, collect client histories, monitor hospitalized pets, restrain animals during exams, and help with diagnostics and medications under supervision.

This role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment. Prior animal-care experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Collect history from client about their pet.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during exams, blood draws, and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (x-rays, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Fill medications the doctor prescribes.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

18+ years

Self-starter

Team player

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Collect history from client about there pet
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during exams, blood draws, and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Fill medications the doctor prescribes.
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.