Veterinary Assistant Job at Kings Row Pet Hospital, Reno, NV

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  • Kings Row Pet Hospital
  • Reno, NV

Job Description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

  • The base hourly range for this position is $16- $22 with a signing bonus. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job Description Overview:

. Assist with patient care and treatment

. Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery

.TPR and patient history in rooms

. Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims

· Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)

· Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment

· Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital

· Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision

· Monitoring Anesthesia

· Answering phones/ returing calls for doctors

· Customer service

· Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

· Must be 18yrs old or older

· Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.

· Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.

· Prefer 1+ years of experience

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.

. Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

. Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Benefits:

• Uniform Allowance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Pet Discount

•401k

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Short/Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Gap Insurance

• Class Pass options

• Cell phone discounts

• Travel/adventure and restaurant discounts

• Working with the best team out there!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Relocation package,

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