What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at West Main Animal Hospital?
West Main Animal Hospital, located in the heart of southern Oregon, is searching for a veterinary assistant to join our team!
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who…
- Has a few years of experience under their belt, however, we’re also open to training
- Wants to join a dedicated, family-like team where everyone is willing to lend a helping hand
- Understands the importance of client education and teamwork
- Communicates effectively, compassionately, and respectfully
- Is positive, reliable, and able to self-direct
Responsibilities include:
- Client communication and education
- Small animal handling and restraint
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Blood draw and IVC placement
- Vaccines and injections
- Outpatient procedures
- Pharmacy duties and lab work
- Medication administration
- Assisting throughout the hospital (phones, cleaning, etc.)
Benefits and compensation:
- Competitive hourly rate: $18-$23(based on experience)
- Bonus Package: $500 (3 years of current, consecutive experience)
- Flexible schedule: full-time schedule with weekends off!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k options
- Employee discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Vacation time and weekends off
- Life insurance and disability
- Career growth potential
- And more!
What makes West Main different?
Our hospital is truly a special place to be because everyone has a strong work ethic and is willing to jump in and help whenever possible. Our team has no drama and aside from our newest support staff hire, we have impressively low turnover and multiple tenured employees. If you’re looking to join a team that’s dedicated, collaborative, and uniquely laid back, yet high energy, West Main is the place for you!
Our niche is high quality, low volume and dental heavy (we’ll even perform more difficult cases and take on referrals from other local veterinarians too). We prioritize client education and diagnostics, and operate as a paper-lite, Monday-Friday, small animal hospital that’s well-equipped with an IDEXX in-house lab, ultrasound, digital radiology, and more.
Take the first step by applying today. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary: 3 years (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23