Job Description

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations, vaccinations and lab work. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, love to market and do social media we want you! You will need to drive short distances for marketing.

Responsibilities

• Weigh animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. no appointments, insurance matters)
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
• Customer service calls
• Local Marketing

Skills

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Experience in an administrative role is a plus
• Dependabilty and punctuality are vital
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Technician program
• Able to drive locally for marketing

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