Veterinary Assistant - Rotating 12-Hour Shifts + Sign-On

Petvet-Care-Centers; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Pet Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Relief Fund

National Support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital in Ankeny, Iowa seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain equipment, feed and groom patients, prepare surgery areas, restrain animals, and perform clerical duties.

Join a team with a culture of care, open daily with extended hours, and a focus on wellness and client education. Benefits include insurance, parental leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Anyone with animal care background or education.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs.
• Triage, perform exams, treatments and medications as directed by staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests and procedures as needed; maintain records.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and equipment sanitation.

Skills

Animal care background

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital in Ankeny, Iowa seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain equipment, feed and groom patients, prepare surgery areas, restrain animals, and perform clerical duties.

Join a team with a culture of care, open daily with extended hours, and a focus on wellness and client education. Benefits include insurance, parental leave, and career development opportunities.