Veterinary Assistant
Animal Wellness Center · United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Are you looking to grow your career as a Veterinary Assistant in a supportive, team-focused animal hospital? 2nd Street Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team. In this hands-on role, youll work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support patient care, animal handling and restraint, treatment assistance, and daily hospital operations . This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with animals and wants to continue building their skills in veterinary medicine. Why Join 2nd Street Animal Hospital? Were committed to providing high-quality veterinary care while creating a collaborative and supportive environment for our team. Youll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your veterinary skills, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families. If youre searching for a Veterinary Assistant opportunity where you can learn, grow, and be an important part of the patient care team, wed love to hear from you!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 / hour
Description Veterinary Assistant 2nd Street Animal HospitalAre you looking to grow your career as a Veterinary Assistant in a supportive, team-focused animal hospital? 2nd Street Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team. In this hands-on role, youll work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support patient care, animal handling and restraint, treatment assistance, and daily hospital operations . This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with animals and wants to continue building their skills in veterinary medicine. Why Join 2nd Street Animal Hospital? Were committed to providing high-quality veterinary care while creating a collaborative and supportive environment for our team. Youll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your veterinary skills, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families. If youre searching for a Veterinary Assistant opportunity where you can learn, grow, and be an important part of the patient care team, wed love to hear from you!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
- Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
- Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
- Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
- Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
- Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Dependable
- Self motivated
- Excellent cleaning skills
- Able to work weekends and evenings
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Competitive Compensation $15.00$20.00/hour , based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Ongoing Training & Career Development Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being.
- Exclusive Pet Care Discounts Significant savings on pet exams, treatments, and boarding.
- Generous Paid Time Off Recharge with paid vacation and personal days.
- 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan.
Details
| Company | Animal Wellness Center |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |