Job Description
Job Description
Easley Animal Hospital is a privately owned small animal practice located near downtown Easley. We are seeking to hire an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The main duty of this full-time position is being on the floor assisting with patient appointments.
Qualifications
· Minimum 1 year experience as Veterinary Assistant
Ideal candidate should possess the following traits:
- Team oriented with a positive attitude
- Dependability
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Ability to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Time management
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and handle pets of various sizes safely
Job duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Receiving and discharging patients
- Assisting in exam rooms, including collecting patient history and vital signs
- Comforting and restraining pets as needed
- Administering medication and treatment as directed
- Educating clients
- Collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples
- Running lab work, both in-house and to the reference lab
- Taking radiographs
- Participating in general hospital cleanliness
- Sharing in occasional kennel duties
A minimum of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant is required. Salary is directly related to experience and performance.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a current resume with references. Responses without a resume will not be considered.