Benefits:

IRA matching

Paid holidays

Working with 2 house cats!

Beautiful, modern, and welcoming facility

Great community and staff

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Sandstone Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to help care for animals while supporting veterinarians, technicians, and the facility. We are a small practice that is privately owned allowing us to bond with our clients and patients. We love our community and provide quality care to pets. Now is your opportunity to do the same while joining a fantastic team of funny and compassionate people!

Job Summary:

As an Assistant, you will support both the veterinarian and technician to help provide excellent medical care to patients. We will rely on you to assist the veterinarian and technicians in examinations and operations. You need the ability to care for pets properly and compassionately. This includes safely, and correctly, restraining dogs and cats to prevent humans from getting injured while keeping the animal safe. Assistants must value the quality of care recommended, and provided, while communicating empathetically and compassionately with clients. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of our facility, learning more about veterinary medicine, and accurately documenting medical records. Assistants also have a crucial responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice achieves its goals. If you can do this, and the below, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that explains why you are applying for the Veterinary Assistant position.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility is highly preferred.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Friendly, outgoing, and people oriented.

Excellent communications skills.

Telephone and computer skills are necessary.

Can retain information.

Must be observant and have attention to details.

Typing, spelling, reading, and the ability to follow through with directions are required.

Basic math skills.

Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, new treatments, and to accept change as we can not grow without it.

Physical Requirements and Expectations:

Dependable attendance and punctuality is required.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, use stairs, and reach constantly during a minimum 4 hour day.

You will be exposed to loud noises, smells, bodily eliminations/ fluids, and zoonotic diseases.

Responsibilities: The following is a list of essential job responsibilities. Additional duties not listed here will be assigned as needed.

Client relations and communications

Nursing care

Medical and surgical care

Housekeeping/maintenance

Record keeping

Laboratory

Pharmacy

Marketing

Benefits:

IRA matching

Paid time off/vacation

Paid holidays

Great community and staff

Beautiful, modern, and welcoming facility

Working with 2 house cats