What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Downtown Animal Care Center?
Are you looking to work in a team setting, but still get to control your own work flow? We have the job for you!! We are seeking an energetic, positive, compassionate addition to our team. Downtown Animal Care Center is a local, busy animal hospital located in the Santa Fe Arts District of Denver.
Responsibilities: Assist DVM and technicians as needed, obtain patient history, administer vaccines, restrain patients, answer phones, book appointments, Clean, wrap and autoclave surgical instruments, sanitize and prep all dog runs/kennels and cat kennels, laundry, cleaning and stocking bathrooms, empty trash and recycling, preparing E-collars and kennel pads
Requirements: Highly self-motivated, professional & reliable. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Team-orientation. Emotional intelligence. Willingness to learn about animal health and behavior with an open mind. Reliable transportation.
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements: Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, and walking. Some lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
We do have a variety of scheduling options available from Full Time to Part Time. When submitting your resume, please indicate if you are looking for FT or PT hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location