Veterinary Assistant
Description
The team at Animal General is searching for a Vet Assistant to join us!
Our Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking an upbeat, self-starter with handling experience and excellent communication skills. Someone with great attention to detail. If you are passionate about helping animals and like to work in a fun but challenging workplace, this is the job for you! Must be able to interact with a variety of clients with tact and diplomacy, must be friendly and compassionate. This is a full time position.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Clean, and maintain kennels, operating rooms, exam rooms, cages, and surgical equipment
- Restraining animals for examination or treatment
- Exceptional communication skills – strong and respectful written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
- Adaptable – remain flexible while maintaining a positive attitude
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail
- Reliable – good judgment and ability to work independently and responsibly
- Resourceful and have collaborative problem-solving skills
- Dedicated to providing excellent service for every client and patient
- Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
- Has comfort and experience with cleaning and disinfecting
- Is able to stand for long periods, and perform moderately heavy physical labor
- Is comfortable with 10-hour shifts and available for at least one weekend day
- Is able to handle and restrain animals, lift up to 40lbs unassisted
- Possesses a proven passion for the animal field
Benefits:
- Health insurance - medical, dental, vision, life
- PTO
- Employee retirement plan (401k)
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required, AAS or higher preferred
- Must be able to work in the U.S
- At least one year prior experience