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Veterinary Assistant

Hebron, KYOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • veterinary experience
  • disinfection
  • administering medication
  • diagnostic equipment
  • animal handling
  • medical records
  • vaccinations

Nice to have

  • professional development

Role summary

The Pet Wellness Group is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality animal care. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. The role requires at least 1 year of veterinary experience, technical skills in disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment use, and the physical ability to handle animals safely. The position offers professional development opportunities and an employee pet discount.

The Pet Wellness Group is hiring a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

    • Salary: $13.00-$17.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Schedule: part-time, up to 28 hours per week

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
  • Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
  • Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
  • Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
  • Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
  • Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
  • Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

    • Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

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