Job Overview:
- 20-24 Hours per Week
- Tuesday – Friday, 10:45am – 7pm
- Saturday 10:45am – 5pm
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help up grow! PetWellClinic is a walk-in wellness and minor urgent care clinic located in the Highland Park Plaza near Blue Bayou Waterpark. We pride ourselves in convenient, quality wellness and minor illness/injury care with the client and pet as our top priority. If you have a passion for serving your community, working with animals, and are a great team-player, we encourage you to apply!
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for:
-Assisting the veterinarian(s) with examinations, treatments, and procedures
-Handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
-Greet our clients and provide compassionate care, service, and support to pet owners
-Prepare and maintain examination rooms, lobby, reception, and laboratory areas
-Clean and organize facility
-Collect samples such as urine, blood, feces, ear swabs and skin samples
-Administer medications and injections as directed by veterinarians
-Perform laboratory tests such as fecals, bloodwork and urinalysis
-Maintain accurate records of patient treatment and procedures
-Answer emails, text messages, and place phone calls
-Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about the importance of preventive care
-Contribute to social media and marketing
Skills (current or willing to learn):
-Proficient dog and cat handling techniques, including proper restraint methods
-Basic animal behavior
-Common laboratory procedures and equipment used in a veterinary setting
-Knowledge of common preventive medications for dogs and cats
-Ability to handle animals with patience, compassion and confidence
-Ability to clearly communicate with clients, veterinary assistants, and veterinarians
-Ability to lift up to 60lbs
-(Willingness to learn and take direction)
Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent required
-Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal related field preferred but not required
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to work well in a team environment
-Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
-Phlebotomy experience a plus!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person