My Pet’s Veterinary Center is an AAHA accredited animal hospital located in Hainesport, New Jersey. We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We offer a generous employee discount, flexible schedule and a great work-life balance (NO overnights and NO Sundays!)
Salary: $16-$20 based on experience
Our benefits include:
· Flexible hours
· Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
· 401K with company match
· Paid Time Off
· Monthly office snack subscriptions
· Employee discounts
Responsibilies:
A Veterinary Assistant works directly with Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians. The Veterinary Assistant assists in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines; collecting samples and running diagnostic tests; providing client education; and assisting with animal restraint. Veterinary Assistant’s may also see their own appointments for procedures such as suture removal, nail trims, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, long-term medication monitoring testing, surgery admission and discharge of patients. Veterinary Assistant’s directly impact doctors’ productivity, client service and patient care.
Qualifications:
· 1 year experience in a veterinary practice or recent Veterinary Assistant or Technology graduates
· Experience in proper animal handling and restraint
· Knowledge of small animal vaccinations, medications and preventatives
· Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services
· Familiar with the use of policies, reports, and form completion
· Excellent telephone skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Interpersonal skills including working in a team environment
· Active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills
· High school diploma (or equivalent)
· Valid Driver’s License
Anticipated schedule:
· Flexible
· Rotating Saturday
· 5 hours shift; 8 hour shift; 12 hour shift