Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Wareham Animal Hospital is a growing Urgent Care and Specialty hospital located in Wareham, Massachusetts. We are looking for highly driven veterinary professionals with a strong work ethic. If you're someone who wants to use your skill set and knowledge to improve patient care and efficiency, you are welcome to the team. The Veterinary Assistant team will promote excellent patient care and intercommunication with staff and pet owners.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 2+ years experience in the veterinary industry or a graduate from a veterinary assistant program
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including electronic medical record keeping
- Ability to move 50 lbs
What would be your key responsibilities?
- Assist veterinarians with appointments from intake to discharge
- Obtain vital parameters from patients and proper medical history from clients
- Medical Record documentation
- Phlebotomy and Intravenous catheter placement
- Preparation and collection of diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and stool
- Microscopic evaluation for in-house cytology
- Obtain Radiographs
- Client education and discharge
- Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and clients
- Provide patients with nursing and husbandry care
What can you expect from Wareham Animal Hospital?
- Work happiness balanced with your personal life
- The opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career
- To be respected and valued
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Rotating weekends