Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Yalesville, CT at Wallingford Veterinary Hospital LLC
Wallingford Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned and operated 1.5 doctor small animal practice seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant. The candidate should display eagerness to learn new skills in order to advance his or her career. This job is full time (40-45 hours a week), including Saturdays.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms.
Perform routine cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
Providing basic animal care, including feeding, and grooming.
Assisting technicians and doctors in appointments, with hospitalized patients, and in radiology.
Handling and appropriately labeling and packaging of laboratory samples.
Acquiring vitals and pertinent medical history.
Communicating concerns or questions from clients to doctors and technicians.
Restraining animals during examinations or vaccinations.
Keeping accurate records and logs.
Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals is preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication skills.
Patient and caring personality.
Ability to follow instructions properly.
Comfortable being around cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs).
Availability to occasionally work in emergencies or stressful situations.
Basic understanding of computers; must be able to type records.
Certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus, but not required.
Proficiency with computer systems.
Training and areas for growth:
Front desk: checking in clients/patients, charging out clients, answering phones.
Treatment: Dispensing and administering medications in accordance with doctor’s instructions, drawing up vaccines or other injectable medications, use of inhouse laboratory equipment.
Surgery: assisting in pre and postoperative care, IV catheter placement, assisting technicians with anesthesia monitoring, patient discharges.
Exam Rooms: administering vaccines or other types of injections and subcutaneous fluids, blood draws.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Wallingford Veterinary Hospital LLC
Location: Yalesville, CT
