Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet's Cat Clinic in Columbia, SC is seeking a friendly Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support veterinarians, maintain medical records, and assist with surgeries and client communications.

Requirements include 3+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant and a high school diploma; physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong client communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and fill prescriptions as directed.
• Prepare surgical instruments and maintain the clinic.
• Support reception with check-ins/outs and telephone inquiries.
• Perform laboratory tests as required and restrain animals when needed.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)Applylocations: The Cat Clinic- Columbia, SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108450**Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!****We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at The Cat Clinic!****REPORTS TO:** Practice Manager**PERKS:** Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Discounted Pet Insurance**PAY:** $22.00/hour DOE.Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.****The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.****CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):*** Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.* Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.* Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.* Maintaining accurate medical records.* Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.* Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.* Performing various laboratory tests.* Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**REQUIREMENTS:***Expertise & Experience:** 3+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.* High school diploma.*Physical:** Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must frequently lift 40 pounds.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.* Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.* Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.* Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.* Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.