Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Ohio is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to be the team's core support, aiding with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and assisting after surgery to ensure excellent client and patient outcomes.

The role includes restraint during exams, handling routine diagnostics, sterilizing instruments, cleaning kennels, administering medications under supervision, and helping clients. The position offers an hourly rate with potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and restrain animals as needed.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and multi-task.
• Comfort working with stressed or ill animals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal handling

Multitasking

Teamwork

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, stocking and cleaning
• 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.
• 1+ years of experience is 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.

Compensation:

Hourly Rate of $15.00-16.00

Possible benefits offered if applicable are Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, Paid time off, Employee discount