Veterinary Assistant Job at Helmwood Veterinary Clinic, Elizabethtown, KY

RFBpYXZlbGJ6WS9nOE1hT1AvaStaUVZr
  • Helmwood Veterinary Clinic
  • Elizabethtown, KY

Job Description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

. Assist with patient care and treatment

. Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery

. Maintain inventory and stocking

. Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims

· Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)

· Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital

· Administering medications under Veterinarian supervision

· Feeding/bathing animals

· Answering phones

· Customer service

· Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

· Must be 18yrs old or older

· Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.

· Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.

· No experience required

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.

. Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

. Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Behavioral Health Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health

 ...Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our...  ...consistent with stated core values of Catholic Healthcare Partners and the Behavioral Health department Code of Ethics... 

Openkyber

Junior Cloud Security Analyst Job at Openkyber

 ...Job Title: Junior Cloud Security Analyst Experience Level: 5 8 Years Overview: We are seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst with hands-on experience implementing and reviewing cloud security controls in Azure environments. The ideal candidate will support... 

Anatolia

Maintenance Technician Job at Anatolia

 ...such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical, cement masonry, dry wall or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining, repairing buildings and facilities. This role may also perform certain preventative maintenance functions on material handling equipment and... 

Central Officers Security

Security Guards Job at Central Officers Security

Security Guards Location Los Angeles, CA : Carefully read all of the below requirements...  ...company policy that 95% of our Security Officers have previous experience from within the...  ...security at transportation hubs and nuclear facilities. Security is big business... 

IntePros

Sailpoint Security Analyst Job at IntePros

 ...SailPoint Security Analyst Location: Pittsburgh, PA OR Lake Mary, FL About the Role We are seeking a Security Analyst II to support our IAMO Transformation Program, contributing to the configuration, implementation, and support of the new SailPoint IdentityIQ...