Veterinary Assistant New Hiawatha, IA

Petersen Pet Hospital; Hiawatha (IA); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid holidays

PTO

Résumé du poste

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa, is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. We value enthusiastic, reliable team players who are dedicated to high standards of animal care and customer service.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, a 401k plan, and an employee discount for your own pets. The role supports work-life balance and contributes to a positive, low-stress visit experience for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment preferred.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Perform basic lab tests and collect samples.
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate care plans and follow-up visits with owners.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and stocking.

Connaissances

Animal care experience

Technical know-how

Physical stamina

Description du poste

Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect:

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve-medical, dental, vision, retirement- plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off- Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Take the time you need to recharge
• 401k with a generous company We invest in your future while you care for our pets today.

Salary:

From $14 an hour

Schedule:

36-40 hours per week, including every other Saturday

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting preferred
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment preferred
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately preferred

About Petersen Pet Hospital

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, 8 doctor small animal practice. We are AAHA Accredited, Fear Free, pocket pet friendly upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring. Our doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success. Led by Dr. Petersen, Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.