Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Lewes (DE); In loco; USD 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee Pet Discount

Disability Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Lewes, DE is seeking a veterinary assistant to support all departments with patient care and routine tasks. The role requires caring for hospitalized animals, restraining pets during exams, and helping with radiographs, bloodwork, and nursing after surgery.

Applicants should be 18+, able to multitask, and have at least 2 years in a veterinary clinic. Lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for long periods are expected in this busy, animal-focused environment.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Enjoy working with animals and handle them when stressed, ill or in pain.
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Multitasking

Animal handling

Patience with animals

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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.
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Employee Pet Discount
• Disability Insurance

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.