Veterinary Assistant

Skyline Pet; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $14–$15/hr

Work-life balance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Vet service discounts

Wellness plans for pets

Referral program

Job summary

Fremont Animal Care Center is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join a dynamic team. You will assist veterinarians and technicians, take histories and vitals, and help with exams, surgeries, and hospital care. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and client education.

Experience as a veterinary assistant and a high school diploma are preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• +1-2 years of veterinary assistant experience preferred
• High school diploma required

Responsibilities

• Help veterinarians and technicians provide patient care
• Gather patient histories, obtain vitals, and prepare pets for appointments
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalized patient care
• Collect lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Prepare and dispense medications with accuracy and attention to detail
• Take radiographs while following proper safety procedures
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, vaccines, surgery aftercare, nutrition, and wellness plans
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, and the hospital clean, organized, and ready for the next patient
• Help maintain inventory so we're always prepared
• Jump in wherever your teammates need you, because teamwork makes everything better

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Looking for a full-time, experienced Vet Assistant to join our wonderful team at Fremont Animal Care Center.

ABOUT YOU:

Positive attitude, love animals, are curious about the world of veterinary medicines. At Fremont Animal Care Center, we believe in hiring well, training well, and promoting from within.

About Us:

At Fremont Animal Care Center, we have built a business based on trust, reputation, compassion, and being truly passionate about serving our community. We are early adopters of technology and innovation; we value continued growth and education, and we’ve created an environment where our team grows together. Finding the right fit is just as important as finding the right skill set.

Because we’re fast-growing, our team members receive more than just a competitive compensation package, they have an opportunity to grow their career in other meaningful ways, based on their individual goals.

What You'll Be Doing:

Every day is different, but you can expect to:

• Help veterinarians and technicians provide exceptional patient care


• Gather patient histories, obtain vitals, and prepare pets for their appointments


• Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalized patient care


• Collect lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories


• Prepare and dispense medications with accuracy and attention to detail


• Take radiographs while following proper safety procedures


• Comfort nervous pets (and sometimes their humans)


• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, vaccines, surgery aftercare, nutrition, and wellness plans


• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, and the hospital clean, organized, and ready for the next patient


• Help maintain inventory so we're always prepared


• Jump in wherever your teammates need you, because teamwork makes everything better

We care:

For a forever-learning animal-lover like yourself, who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, we offer a wide range of benefits and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive Compensation Package, $14-15/hour


• Work-Life Balance


• Health, dental, & vision insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets


• Complimentary Wellness Plans for your pets


• Generous referral program

Compensation:

$14-15/hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant preferred


• High school diploma

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases.


• Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)