Our busy animal hospital is looking for a mature individual to fill out our Veterinary Assistant team. In addition to helping our Veterinarians with patient care and during procedures, this team is responsible for monitoring hospitalized pets & caring for animals after surgery. But it’s not all playing with puppies and kitties! You’d also be responsible for cleaning & restocking exam rooms, washing and folding laundry, and cleaning/disinfecting cages, kennels, and hospital treatment areas. You’ll set up for and clean up after surgeries and dental procedures, and maintain and sterilize the surgical instruments & equipment.
We’re looking for people who are:
· Cheerful & friendly, who genuinely enjoy working with animals AND people
· Team Players!
· Self-starters who can work unsupervised, hate to be bored and are always looking for the next thing that needs to be done.
· Good multi-taskers who thrive in fast-paced environments. Our Vet Assistants are regularly being pulled in several directions. You need to be able to jump from task to task without losing yourself.
· Punctual and dependable
· Able to walk or stand for extended periods; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
· Experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
· Able to lift 40 pounds on your own and walk up/down flights of stairs carrying 30-pound bags of food.
· Able to work 30-40 hours/week, with rotating Saturday shifts
· 18 years or older and have at least 1 year of customer service
Here’s what we can offer you (other than working with the most amazing group of people ever!):
· Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (full-time employees)
· Paid Time Off
· Quarterly Bonuses!! If the hospital does well, we all win!!
· Significant Discounts on Veterinary Care for your pets
· Uniform Reimbursement (we all wear scrubs)
· 401k Matching
This position starts at $13.50/hour, but higher pay will be considered for applicants with veterinary experience.
Clark Animal Hospital is an amazing place to work. We thrive in a growing, laughing, and up beat atmosphere. We push each other to grow in our skills and to be better than we were yesterday. 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.