Why You’ll Love This Veterinary Assistant Job at Penny Paws VCO – San Antonio in San Antonio, TX!
- This is an outside, part-time, weekends only position
- Build a satisfying and lucrative career out of your passion and love for animals
- Have the satisfaction of knowing your work will improve the lives of pets and their people
- Grow alongside an organization that acknowledges your contributions to its overall success
- Get in on the ground floor of a growing and innovating organization
- Feel empowered as you leave an indelible mark on your community
- Bask in the sense of pride you will feel from being part of a network of reputable practices
- Learn new, on-the-job skills that will help you grow your career
Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities
- Clean and straighten pop up clinic tables to prepare for walk-in patients
- Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
- Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure the safety of patients and people
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor for basic prevention visits; follow doctors requests to fill medications and vaccines
- Take temperatures, weight, draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Advanced experience as a veterinary technician or assistant required
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
- Strong English — written and verbal language skills
- Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience required
- Blood draw from the cephalic vein
- ***Also, must have a valid TX Drivers License to be able to drive company vans to and from site if needed***
Type: Part Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 71109