Animal Husbandry, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Fast Food, Financial Transactions, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laboratory Analysis, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Microsoft Office, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Specimen Analysis, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Transaction Processing/Management, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
Job description
MacDonald Veterinary Hospital, Inc. is seeking a part-time veterinary assistant to add to our growing team. We are a privately owned small animal practice with two veterinarians. We have been open since 1945 and an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1955. We are seeking someone who is a team player, has good communication skills, is knowledgeable in animal handling and medical care, and is compassionate.
Job Duties:
- Make an answer calls, schedule appointments, and take messages
- Assist with animal intake, evaluation, monitoring, and treatment
- Preparing and cleaning exam rooms and treatment areas
- Restraining animals during examinations, vaccinations, and treatments
- Updating and filing patient charts
- Handling, preparing, and analyzing laboratory samples
- Familiar with computers, Microsoft Office, and veterinary practice software
- Processing financial transactions
Education Required:
Pay Range:
- $16.00-$18.00 /hr.
- Pay rate dependent on experience, skill level, and education of the candidate
Hours per week:
Hours Hospital Open:
- Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 6:00 pm
Required:
- Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 40lbs (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting over 40lbs)
- Walking or standing for an extensive periods of time
Preferred:
- Knowledge of animal handling and experience in medical care
- Associate’s degree or Certificate in an animal science field -or- 1 year work experience in an animal related field
- Prior experience with animal restraint
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 33 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
We are a privately owned small animal practice with two veterinarians. We have been open since 1945. We are seeking someone who is a team player, has good communication skills, is knowledgeable in animal handling and medical care, and is compassionate.
We are a privately owned small animal practice with two veterinarians. We have been open since 1945. We are seeking someone who is a team player, has good communication skills, is knowledgeable in animal handling and medical care, and is compassionate.
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MACDONALD VETERINARY HOSPITAL INC