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Position Summary
The veterinary assistant will assist the Veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties. Duties will include pet restraint, office cleanliness, office organization, client triage, and any other duties assigned to the Animal Care Clinic.
Essential Tasks

• Successfully and safely restrain patients with the use of PPE when necessary.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Assist in office duties, including cleaning and organization.
• Track and organize medical records.
• Follow OSHA and AVMA standards.
• Deliver compassionate nursing care.
• Provide accurate and current client education.
• Draw vaccinations for pets.
• Prepare surgery packs and other needs for daily veterinary care.
• Client communication regarding incoming patient/triage
• Direct client to the exam room and confirm past patient history.
• Keeping up to date on veterinary standards and protocols

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language
• Computer skills
• 0-4 years of related work experience

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language
• Computer skills

0-4 years of related work experiencePhysical Requirements

• Ability to be confident around clients and their pets.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time; and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The associate is routinely exposed to various pets that may bite or scratch and, on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farmington, PA 15437: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age and willing to undergo a pre-employment background check and saliva drug-test if offered the position? If yes, please list the best e-mail address to send interview directions if you're selected for an interview.

Experience:

• Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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