Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary AssistantVan Lue Veterinary Surgical is a surgical referral practice seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Previous veterinary experience is preferred.We are seeking an individual who can multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor in a sometimes-stressful environment. You must be flexible and willing to take on diverse responsibilities, with a desire to grow professionally. The ideal candidate is a confident team player who is excited to advance their veterinary surgical and medical knowledge and is willing to provide input and ideas based on knowledge and prior experience.Duties: The responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant in our practice are to assist our surgeons and veterinary nurses/technicians with the daily operation and cleaning of our facility. This includes:Assisting with patient treatments, husbandry, and restraintGeneral cleaning of the hospital and turn over of the operating room in between surgeries.LaundryRestocking hospital disposablesInstrument care and cleaningRun in-house lab samplesMachine/equipment maintenance as requiredPosition requirements:High school diploma or equivalentComputer and typing skillsBasic knowledge of veterinary terminology and proceduresLifting and carrying patients and equipment up to 50 lbs unassisted and ability to sit/stand for extended periods of timeAvailability to work 30-35 hours/week, Tuesday through Friday (Fridays and Wednesdays are a must)Benefits:Paid vacationPaid holidaysCompetitive wagesMedical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit optionsVarious voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.401K with employer matchCE opportunitiesUniformsDiscounts on services and medications for employee petsThis is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and wanting to learn more about specialty practice and surgery. If this sounds interesting, please send us your resume and a short cover letter.