Veterinary Assistant

Leather Stocking Vet Group; Village of Ilion (NY); Hybrid; USD 29.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Leatherstocking Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians and technicians. You will help with patient care, restraint, and daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, exercising, and preparing surgery areas.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a veterinary setting, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible scheduling and weekend availability are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One or more years’ experience in the veterinary environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, perform cleaning and constant motion.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals.
• Flexible with scheduling and some weekend/holiday work.

Aufgaben

• Genuinely care for animals
• Take pets out for walks and monitor after surgery
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, and assist in treatments
• Maintain daily cleanliness of the hospital and kennels
• Clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals
• Keep cages labeled with Patient and Owner information (phone)
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and supply areas
• Tidy pharmacy, refill vials, dust shelves, and identify outdated meds for LVT

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Patient handling

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

We believe in providing exceptional veterinary care for every pet we see. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The veterinary assistant provides support to veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical and administrative work. A caring, motivated, and compassionate attitude, along with the ability to multitask, is essential for success in this position.

Our Core Values

We are looking for people who fully align with our core values – how we act and behave towards our patients, clients, and each other.

• Committed: We are motivated to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Optimistic: We exude positivity and unity.
• Supportive: We go out of our way to provide a friendly, caring experience.

You will be responsible for

• Genuinely care for animals
• Taking pets out for walks- morning after surgery, during the day, before leaving for the night
• Clean dirty cages and kennels
• Putting canned food in fridge- date on can, lid on can
• Be sure all cages have a cage card- name of Patient, Owner name, Phone number
• Triaging patients, performing physical exams, and assisting in performing treatments.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
• Cleaning equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies.
• Keeping up on laundry for our animal’s comfort.
• Be comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Follow directions by the Licensed Veterinary Technicians and DVM
• Operating and maintaining hospital equipment.
• Clean and disinfect all areas of the clinic
• Tidy pharmacy, refill prescription vials, dust shelves, and identifying outdated meds for LVT
• Having a good attitude.
• Must be able to work on your feet all day
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Experience Needed

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years’ experience in the veterinary environment
• Able to perform lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.

The responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this job description are intended to provide an overview of the typical tasks and requirements for this position. They are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or expand as needed to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of the specifics mentioned in this job description. We value diversity and are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of perspectives and skills.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Leatherstocking Veterinary Group is an equal opportunity employer. Leatherstocking Veterinary Group does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.