Veterinary Assistant
Are you looking for a role where you can be a part of a positive and fun culture?
Do you have a passion for helping animals?
Do you love learning and trying new things in a fast paced environment?
Are you a team player who can hold yourself and others accountable with kindness and respect?
Are you someone that has a great personality?
If so, then read on, we may have just the role for you.
Southeast Animal Hospital is looking to hire a full time Veterinary Assistant to join the team! Veterinary Assistants are an essential part of our team. If you’re looking for a part time position you are also welcome to apply.
One must have a strong work ethic, positive personality and be able to work efficiently in a fast paced environment, we do require you to be able to lift at least 50 lbs, work well with others as a team, and deliver exceptional care and customer service to our patients and clients.
Job Description/Requirements:
- Provide excellent customer service, in person, over the phone and via email
- Restrain all types of animals, sizes and temperaments (large, small, aquatic, small farm animals and a variety of exotics)
- Assist our veterinarian and technicians with exams, procedures, ultrasounds and X-rays
- Daily inventory and restocking
- Provide a clean and comfortable environment for all hospitalized pets
- Maintain cleanliness and disinfect all areas of the hospital including, but not limited to: laundry, cleaning of floors, taking out trash, cleaning treatment areas, exam rooms, the surgical and dental rooms, reception area and bathrooms
- Assist, prepare and run in-house testing as needed
- Assist the reception team as needed including preparing estimates, checking clients in or out and answering the phones.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience with dogs and cats in a veterinary hospital. Experience with exotics is a plus!
- The ability to learn Digitail, our veterinary software program. Knowledge of Google Drive, Google Docs and Google sheets.
- Flexibility to stay late if needed, available to work 1-2 Saturdays a month and are comfortable doing occasional house calls with the veterinarian/technicians
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- You are willing and able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
If you think this may be the right position for you please submit your resume and cover letter.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
