Veterinary Assistant

River Road Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team!

We aim to provide the highest standard of veterinary medicine and we pride our self on having an amazing work / life balance, and the best culture possible! We have fun at work and love what we do!

River Road Pet Clinic provides general veterinary services, including surgeries, pet dental care, preventive care, in house lab, radiographs, and acupuncture.

Our technicians have ongoing continuing education opportunities and generous pet care benefits!

We are very proud of our culture and team! We work hard for one another and always carry an optimistic attitude. We provide the best care for our patients! We also enjoy educating our clients.

If you are looking for a place that embodies positivity, has a great team and culture, and provides opportunities for educational and personal growth, apply today!

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant. Preferably over one year.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard customer service and answering phones to assist clients with their needs as well as working as CSR to support staffing levels when needed.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including assisting in euthanasia.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and / or assist in lifting over 50 pounds.
• Walking or standing for long periods of time and frequently works in a squatting or bending position.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and procedures.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgery experience.
• Experience with dental cleanings and radiographs.
• Maintain and sterilize equipment and surgical instruments.
• Administering medications under veterinarian and tech supervision.
• Clean and disinfecting cages, exam rooms, and hospital areas.
• Aiding with routing diagnostics, such as taking radiographs, running blood work, reading fecals.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, attention to details, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
• Must have basic computer / office skills, which include : Typing on a keyboard, attaching documents, scanning records, reading records.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation depends on the level of experience and your skill set.

Background and drug screening required.

Job Types : Full-time

Pay : $15 - $17 per hour

Benefits for full time only :

• Dental insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule and work life balance
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Schedule :

We are open Monday to Friday 8a-5p and Saturday 8a-1p. Employee schedule will be a 4-5 day workweek consisting of 30-40 hours per week for full time.

Employee schedule will be 1-3 day workweek consisting of 10-25 hours per week for part time.

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

Veterinary experience : 1 year (Required)

Work Location :

One location

Work Remotely :