What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at West Shore Animal Clinic?
Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them?
At West Shore Animal Clinic, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care over the lifetime of our patients and to establish a permanent bond between our clients and our amazing staff of compassionate and qualified veterinary professionals. When you join our team, you will be helping to create healthier lives for countless pets and their families.
By joining the Veterinary Assistant team at West Shore Animal Clinic, you can enjoy a meaningful career in a fun but professional team-oriented atmosphere. We value the personal and professional growth of all staff members. If you have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and have a fiery passion for vet medicine, West Shore Animal Clinic may be the place for you!
As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:
- Vaccine knowledge
- Preventive care knowledge
- Medication dispensing and administering
- Obtaining a complete patient history and maintaining treatment records
Your talent and skill as a Veterinary Assistant are certainly essential to your success in this role. We’ll love your eagerness to grow and learn and your ability to work well with a team. In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us. These qualities include:
- Ability to build rapport with clients, fellow team members, and leadership
- Maintaining a positive, supportive approach at all times
- Patience and kindness, compassion and understanding, especially in challenging situations
- Responding to the pressure of a fast-paced environment with dignity and professionalism
This is a full-time position for an experienced Veterinary Assistant. Our goal is to attract talented veterinary professionals like you. In doing so, we have a flexible approach to compensation based on your skill level and potential. This includes:
- A competitive salary that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance options including accident, disability, and life insurance
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- 401k with a contribution
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 12 months of employment
- A continuing education allowance to assist with your career growth
- Bonus and career advancement opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Employee pet discounts
Think you’re the Veterinary Assistant we’re looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at West Shore Animal Clinic and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a full sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location