Experienced Veterinary Assistant
We are an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited multi-doctor, small animal, and exotic animal practice located in Poughkeepsie just south of the Mid Hudson bridge. We are dedicated to excellent patient care, outstanding customer service, and client education. We are currently seeking team-oriented, highly motivated, and compassionate applicants for the position of Experienced Veterinary Assistant. We love what we do and we are a fun team who care about each other and our patients. We are looking for the right individual to add to our team.
(Full or Part Time):
Responsibilities include animal restraint and handling; cleaning; assisting veterinarians or technicians with patient care, treatment, and surgery assistance; preparing prescriptions; performing routine in-house lab work; and communicating with clients and client education. Applicants need basic computer skills, excellent customer service skills, and a pleasant, professional personality for answering phones, greeting pets, and educating clients.
Respect and courtesy toward clients and co-workers is essential. Applicants must be dependable, compassionate, and able to multi-task. Applicants will need the ability to respond calmly and quickly in a medical emergency. Applicants must be willing to learn new things and have a flexible schedule. All pets must be treated with kindness and respect at all times. We have a very interesting menagerie of patients as we see all dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals of all kinds, and you can learn a lot with us. Experience with exotic animals is desired, but not required as we are happy to train you. Applicants must have a genuine appreciation for creatures of all shapes and sizes.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Please respond to this posting with contact information and a resume/cover letter, only if you have prior veterinary experience of at least one year.
Creature Comforts Animal Hospital provided the following inclusive hiring information:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary Assistance: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person