Veterinary Assistant

Compassion Veterinary Clinic; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant in Marlborough, MA, where you'll support veterinarians and care for a variety of animals. The position involves maintaining a clean environment, administering medications, and engaging with clients about their pets' health and nutrition. With a supportive team atmosphere and training available, you'll help ensure the clinic's mission of compassionate animal care for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant is a plus but will train the right candidate.
• Availability to work in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms.
• Restrain animals during examinations.
• Administer medication and observe animal behavior.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient and caring personality

Ability to follow instructions

Comfortable being around animals

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Reliability

Job description

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Job Description:We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll also rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms.
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations.
• Soothe upset or frightened animals.
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians.
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet.
• Help in cases of emergencies.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room.
• Keep accurate records and logs.
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters).
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals is a plus but will train the right candidate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patient and caring personality.
• Ability to follow instructions properly.
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs).
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies.
• Reliability is an absolute must. We are a very small team, tardiness and call outs are very detrimental to our work environment.
  
  

About Compassion Veterinary Clinic

Compensation negotiable based on experience. Saturday availability required.

We are a small, family oriented, veterinary clinic with a large client base located in Marlborough MA. We have been serving the people and pets of our community for over 30 years. Offering care for sick cats and dogs as well as wellness services and emergency care when available. "Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep their pets happy and healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Compassion Veterinary Clinic stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery."

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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