Veterinary Assistant

Job Description: Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary

A veterinary assistant supports technicians and veterinarians in exams, treatment, surgery and boarding. The veterinary assistant assists with animal restraint, housekeeping, client communication, treatments and surgeries. Veterinary assistants support both certified veterinary technicians and veterinarians in daily patient care. They communicate with clients in person and by phone for follow-up care and patient monitoring.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Care for hospitalized animals, including exercising, feeding, observing signs of illness and controlling the spread of parasites and infectious diseases
• Restrain patients for procedures performed by technicians or doctors
• Administer medications
• Monitor in-hospital patients and assess changes in status
• Trim nails
• Clean ears
• Bathing and dipping procedures
• Ensure hospital patients go home well groomed and in an appropriate medical state

Laboratory & Pharmacy

• Perform basic in-house lab tests
• Complete forms for reference lab
• Fill out lab reports and logs
• Clean lab area

Inventory

• Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip and stocking supplies
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
• Assist with stocking of cleaning and office supplies

Housekeeping Duties

• Clean and stock laundry
• Clean cages and boarding kennels
• Help maintain clean exam rooms, treatment area and surgical suite
• Clean public and staff areas
• Assist with facility and yard maintenance to maintain a clean, odorless and inviting environment

Client Communication Duties

• Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners
• Knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms and means of transmission
• Knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to answer questions and assist in marketing veterinary services from which clients’ pets would benefit

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.85 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Zimmerman, MN 55398: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person