Veterinary Assistant – Full-time

Humane Society of Greater Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Humane Society of Greater Dayton is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team in an in-person, full-time role. The position emphasizes quality patient care and exemplary client service within a culture that values learning and diversity.

The pay ranges from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and employee discounts. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team and appointments, patient restraint, client

Qualifications

• Experience and being able to work as a team is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgical team
• Assisting in appointments
• Patient restraint and management
• Client communication and education
• Creation of invoices and estimate
• Cleaning and maintenance of the facility
• Animal nursing and care of a patient in a clinic setting
• Working with both pre and post-operative patients
• Assisting in catheter placement
• Running lab equipment and fecal analysis
• Medical terminology and medical abbreviations
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work a 10-hour shift
• Able to lift 40 pounds alone or 100 pounds assisted
• Experience and being able to work as a team is a must

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is well known for our passion for animal welfare but did you know that we bring that same compassion and commitment to our staff? Our practice staff works as one to support the clients, patients and each other in a committed partnership. If you want to spend your workday in a culture that fosters learning, diversity and outstanding performance this is the right place for you.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated veterinary assistant to join our team. In addition to the technical skills necessary to provide quality patient care, we are looking for someone who understands the importance of providing exemplary customer service to all our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Full or part-time

Duties will include

• Assisting surgical team
• Assisting in appointments
• Patient restraint and management
• Client communication and education
• Creation of invoices and estimate
• Cleaning and maintenance of the facility
• Animal nursing and care of a patient in a clinic setting
• Working with both pre and post-operative patients
• Assisting in catheter placement
• Running lab equipment and fecal analysis
• Medical terminology and medical abbreviations
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work a 10-hour shift
• Able to lift 40 pounds alone or 100 pounds assisted
• Experience and being able to work as a team is a must

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person