Veterinary Assistant

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions! Department Veterinary Assistants Employment Type Full Time Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Workplace type Onsite This role's hiring manager : Misty Wilson

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

• Feeding and providing water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day
• Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas
• Handling and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations
• Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given
• Advising owners of pets about caring for their animals at home
• Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
• Patient handling and restraint
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
• Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff.

It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases Expert animal handling skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks depending on needs
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
• Computer skills to maintain medical records about animals in veterinary software

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About 2nd Street Animal Hospital

is an AAHA Accredited, fear-free, eco-friendly, rapidly growing state-of-the-art new small animal / exotic veterinary hospital.

With over 25 years of exotic animal veterinary experience, we are the leading exotic veterinary practice in the region.

We are located in the highly desirable, safe, rapidly evolving Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia with 3000-4000 new residential units within walking distance from the hospital making this a desirable area to work and live.

The neighborhood abounds in eateries, great bars, breweries and social gathering sites as well as being very pet friendly.

Northern Liberties is said to be one of Philly’s best areas for dining and drinking.

2nd Street Animal Hospital is a proud partner of . Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate.

Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

2nd Street Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.