Veterinary Assistant at Parrett Veterinary Clinic

Parrett Veterinary Clinic; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Parrett Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in providing exceptional care to pets. The role involves assisting with medical tasks, monitoring patients, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have prior veterinary experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a compassionate and organized environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentives

Flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Basic math skills for medication calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical and surgical tasks.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and prepare patients for surgery.
• Administer medications and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Collaboration

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Parrett Veterinary Clinic provided pay range

This range is provided by Parrett Veterinary Clinic. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Practice

Parrett Veterinary Clinic is unique among pet care facilities, providing world-class veterinary technology and service with a reasonable fee structure. Receive unparalleled care by extraordinary professionals and the personal touch that draws patients from miles around, from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and the greater Chicagoland area.

Services available include, but are not limited to

• Surgical laser, companion animal therapy lasers, digital radiology, and state-of-the-art Idexx diagnostic capabilities.
• Extensive pet owner education to help make informed decisions about veterinary care.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Core Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable, responding calmly to crises, and maintaining high patient care standards.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and team members, providing and receiving feedback, sharing ideas, and communicating effectively.
• Active Listening: Following instructions, understanding needs based on prior experience and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Tracking lab specimens, medications, instructions, workflow, and managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring interactions and activities result in high client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical and surgical tasks.
• Assist with outpatient exams, taking histories, vital signs, weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Obtain and process samples, perform laboratory testing, and prepare specimens.
• Take radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently and more with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math skills for medication calculations.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office.
• Strong communication skills for patient safety.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Pay Range

USD $14.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care