Veterinary Assistant

The role

The Veterinary Assistant provides skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as performing receptionist tasks.

What you will do

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Greet clients and their pets, complete sign-in, and verify appointment details
• Escort clients to exam rooms and relay information between clients and clinical staff
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies
• Answer client calls for appointments, inquiries, and medication refills
• Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups

Required qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology, and pet behavior

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
• Paid time off
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee referral bonus of $1,000

About the company

Rice Creek Animal Hospital, established in 2011, is a full-service veterinary facility offering medical, surgical, and dental care. The hospital focuses on delivering excellent service and care while valuing work/life balance.