Veterinary Assistant

Pet Care Center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional patient care and client service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, managing supplies, and client communication, with various benefits offered, including paid time off and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

401k match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid parental leave

Work/life balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted veterinary care

Hands-on and e-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Technician students

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Job description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic, people-and-pet oriented individual with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work harmoniously with teammates are required

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior customer service experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Benefits include 401k match, generous paid time off (PTO), six (6) weeks of paid parental leave, one (1) work/life balance day off, short-term and long-term disability options, supplemental insurance options, discounted veterinary care, hands-on and e-training, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician students.