Haywood Animal Hospital is a small privately owned animal practice. We have a great group of talented DVMs, Technicians, Assistants and Receptionists who love their job and enjoy coming to work. Does this sound like the kind of practice you would like to work for?
We have an opening for an experienced veterinary assistant.
Job Qualifications:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Compassion/Empathy
- Sense of humor
- Desire to be successful at your job
- Computer literate - we are a paperless practice
- Must be able to lift 40lbs by yourself
Assistant Duties includes but is not limited to:
- Care for animals by bathing, feeding, watering, and with exercising
- Sanitize examining rooms and surface areas
- Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
- Ensure exam and operating rooms are stocked.
- Assist vet and vet technicians with surgical procedures.
- Provide care for animals after procedures.
- Change animal bedding and kennel materials.
- Ensure all cages and kennels are clean.
- Assist in collecting samples such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
- Assist in emergency first aid.
- Communicate with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions.
- Educate owners about animal health, conditions, and proper care.
- Help out with end of day closing task list.
- Assist technicians with radiology.
- Assist technicians with running in-house blood machines.
- Assist technicians with filling prescriptions.
- Assist in answering phones calls from clients.
- Assist with making appointments as well as checking clients in and out.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- 401k Retirement Plan (and matching)
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Type/Schedule:
- Full Time, 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday through Friday
- No weekends
- One location in Hendersonville, NC 28791: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience / Certification:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (required)
Pay:
$13-$16/hour (full time)