Veterinary Assistant / Kennel

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will support veterinarians in providing excellent care for pets. This role offers growth opportunities in veterinary medicine and management. You'll engage with clients, maintain patient records, and ensure a clean, welcoming environment for both pets and their owners. This established clinic values teamwork and offers a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional development. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

401K with Company Match

Career Development and Training

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in veterinary medicine preferred.
• Strong communication and cleaning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and cleanliness of the hospital.
• Interact with clients in a compassionate manner.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine Experience

Cleaning Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Dependability

Self-Motivated

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Job description

Veterinary Assistant / Kennel

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Johns Island, South Carolina

Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Job Description:

The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Dependable
• Self motivated
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Excellent communication
• Team player
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training