Job Description
Job Description
Description
Bon Air Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team!
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!
We are a fast-paced, full-service, small-animal practice. We are privately owned and enjoy a family environment. We are looking for an outstanding individual who is a team player, and who understands the importance of quality pet care.
- Schedules are Monday-Friday from 7 : 45am-3pm or 11 : 45am-7pm depending on the day. We also work every other Saturday from 8 : 30am-12pm.
- Hourly pay starts at $14hr and increases based on experience.
- We offer competitive pay with benefits that include : discounted pet care and paid holidays.
- In addition, we have a lot of fun as a team together. Every year we take a group trip to Busch Gardens, play paintball together, Top Golf, and have parties for the Holidays.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :
Caring for our Boarding animalsCleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keepPatient handling and restraintMedication administration & filling prescriptionsAssisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as neededTackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)Skills Knowledge and Expertise
High school diploma or GED requiredPreferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experienceMust 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 timeMust be able to lift 50 squirming poundsMust be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseasesBenefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible schedules401K with company matchCareer development and training