Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Veterinary Associates, Inc. team seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and front-desk coordination in a busy clinic. You will assist with treatments, restrain animals, maintain supplies, and help clients with their pets, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Candidates should be reliable, capable of lifting up to 40 lbs, and able to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment. Compensation ranges from $15 to $18 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs, restrain animals, and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Answer phones.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitask

Team player

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

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
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Answering phones
• 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.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience.
• 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.

Compensation: $15-$18/hour based on experience