About the role
Pay: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour
Description Van Lue Veterinary Surgical
is a surgical referral practice seeking a
Veterinary Assistant
to join our team. Previous veterinary experience is preferred.
We are seeking an individual who can multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor in a sometimes-stressful environment. You must be flexible and willing to take on diverse responsibilities, with a desire to grow professionally. The ideal candidate is a confident team player who is excited to advance their veterinary surgical and medical knowledge and is willing to provide input and ideas based on knowledge and prior experience.
Requirements
Duties:
The responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant in our practice are to assist our surgeons and veterinary nurses/technicians with the daily operation and cleaning of our facility. This includes:
Assisting with patient treatments, husbandry, and restraint
General cleaning of the hospital and turn over of the operating room in between surgeries.
Laundry
Restocking hospital disposables
Instrument care and cleaning
Run in-house lab samples
Machine/equipment maintenance as required
Position requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Computer and typing skills
Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
Lifting and carrying patients and equipment up to 50 lbs unassisted and ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Availability to work 30-35 hours/week, Tuesday through Friday (Fridays and Wednesdays are a must)
Benefits:
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Competitive wages
Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
401K with employer match
CE opportunities
Uniforms
Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and wanting to learn more about specialty practice and surgery.If this sounds interesting, please send us your resume and a short cover letter.