Veterinary Practice Partners

We are looking for an individual who shares our CORE values to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant!. Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, AAHA Accredited, Feline Friendly, Fear Free upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring.. CORE VALUES:Integrity/Honesty, Flexibility, Compassion, Accountability and Team PlayerOur doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success.. Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced.. Veterinary Assistant certificate preferred but not requiredMust have experience working with animals and customer serviceComfortable with dogs and cats of all breeds and sizesAbility to appropriately & safely restrain (when necessary) fractious petsAbility to lift 50 lbs.

veterinary assistant

Who are we looking for?We are looking for an individual who shares our CORE values to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant! Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, AAHA Accredited, Feline Friendly, Fear Free upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring.Salary: Compensation for this position is $13-16/hr depending on experience.CORE VALUES:Integrity/Honesty, Flexibility, Compassion, Accountability and Team PlayerOur doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success.Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic. Veterinary Assistant certificate preferred but not requiredMust have experience working with animals and customer serviceComfortable with dogs and cats of all breeds and sizesAbility to appropriately & safely restrain (when necessary) fractious petsAbility to lift 50 lbs.Ability to stand/walk for entire shiftHave strong client education & communication skillsMust have a can-do attitude and be a team playerMust be detail oriented with the ability to think clearly and multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to demonstrate maturity, resiliency, and sound judgment when dealing with challengesCan maintain a sense of humor in a fast-paced environmentDependability and punctuality are a must Desired Personality Characteristics: Flexible PersonalityTeamworkAttention to Detail with a Great Sense of UrgencyFriendly & OutgoingStrong Communication SkillsMultitasking capabilitiesOrganizational & Time management skillsProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsInitiative and problem-solving abilitiesDependabilityAccountabilityTechnical skills Responsibilities: Clean and maintain the hospital premises, including kennels and equipmentClean up poop, pee and other bodily fluidsCheck-in/discharging patients and providing client educationAssist doctors and technicians with patient restraint, patient treatment and patient carePrepare prescriptions for patientsAssist with anesthetic monitoringAssist with surgical prep and proceduresPerform routine laboratory testingDocument and maintain patient charts in AvimarkPost & record paymentsSchedule appointments for multiple doctors, record messages for doctors and teamUtilize Fear Free/stress free techniquesPerform other duties as assigned Benefits:We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include: Competitive wageMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependentsPaid time off for full-time employees401(k) planGuardian voluntary benefits

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