Veterinary Assistant
🐾 Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant 🐾
Maplewood Animal Hospital
💰 $16–$20/hour
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow your veterinary skills? Maplewood Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team that cares about both our patients and their people. Veterinary experience is preferred, but we’re happy to train the right person!
? What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll help support the medical team and provide excellent care to our patients. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with appointments and patient handling
- Preparing and cleaning treatment areas
- Assisting the veterinary team with procedures
- Providing compassionate care and monitoring patients
- Helping keep the hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly
🗓️ Schedule
This is a full-time schedule consisting of:
- Monday: 8:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:45 AM–2:30 PM
⭐ Every Saturday is required.
🐶 What We’re Looking For
- Veterinary experience preferred
- Will train the right candidate!
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats
- Dependable and willing to learn
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable working in a busy veterinary environment
If you’re looking to build your veterinary career with a team that will help you grow, we’d love to hear from you! 🐾
Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant
- Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
- Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
- Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
- Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
- Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.