Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Grand Haven, Michigan, is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the team's primary support, aiding with a variety of services to ensure excellent client and patient care. You will assist with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, restrain animals during procedures, maintain inventory, and help with exams, radiographs, and daily cleanliness.

A passion for animals and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Previous animal care experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Able to multitask and work in a team
• Comfortable restraining animals
• Walks or stands for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal)
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas
• Administer medications under supervision
• Feed/bathe animals
• Answer phones
• Help clients with their pets

Skills

Self-starter

Multitask

Team player

Stamina

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
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• 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)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• 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, 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.