Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Position Details

• Full-time schedule: 10 hours shifts Monday- Friday (occasional weekends)
• Dedicated to our Specialty Department (supporting  Internal Medicine
• Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures. 
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus 
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records) 
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance) 
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner  
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments  
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages  
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations  
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.  

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience 
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training