Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our rapidly growing hospital is looking for a friendly, reliable, hard-working person to join our team as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician. We are a full-service small animal veterinary hospital that offers a wide range of services including grooming, boarding, surgery, dentistry, wellness, and injury/illness care. Our team continually strives to provide the highest level of care for our patients while providing comfort and support to our clients. Facilities and in-house equipment include digital x-ray, ultrasound, laboratory analyzers, digital dental x-ray, a sterile surgical suite, and separate dog and cat boarding areas. Starting salary is negotiable based on level of experience and education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person