Be a part of something New!
Want to join a 2 year young Small Animal Hospital? Help form the culture and the back bone of our practice! Here every employee counts! We see dogs, cats and in July exotic pets!
Located in down-town Kennett Square, near breweries, restaurants, parks, rolling farms and close to West Chester, Wilmington, Newark and Philadelphia.
Cypress Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to help with general surgery, and specialized surgery, assist the Dr. in appointments, fill medications, prepare lab samples, keep the hospital clean, and be willing to be trained in reception. We need a reliable, team player, nice human to clients and fellow co-workers.
To be short and sweet here is what CVC is about, we love animals and our families and strive to give every employee time with both. Our 3000 sq ft building is new (Opened May 2022) and has 5 exam rooms! We have digital X-ray, Dental X-ray, Central O2, surgical suite, a Cloud based software, complete Idexx In-house Lab suite, therapeutic laser, offer array of general surgeries and have a boarded surgeon come for TPLOs, fracture repairs and more! We can do complete abdominal ultrasounds in house by a technician that are read by a boarded radiologist. We also do chemotherapy under the guidance of a boarded oncologist. We hope to add more to be added as we grow.
Hours: 25 hours/week for part-time; 30-40 hours per week for full-time. Health insurance is provided for employees who work 30 hours/week or more. NO weekends. NO holidays.
Hourly rate based on experience $17-22/hr, negotiable with experience. We are willing pay more for experience.
Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Education Reimbursement, PTO 80hrs for full time with carry over, Scrub allowance after 90 days. Maternity Leave after 1 year employment
What we are looking for simply: A happy, agreeable, dependable and kind team player.
OFFICIAL Job Description:
- Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year experience in a small animal practice
- Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility
-Assist the doctor(s) in executing treatment plans for patients, communicate with and educate clients about medical recommendations, treatments, and procedures, maintain function and cleanliness of clinical premises and equipment, oversee anesthetic monitoring and implementation of anesthetic protocols, perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis, and to attend to doctor’s needs during dental and surgical procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements
-Willing to be cross-trained for front office/receptionist duties
-Telephone and computer skills are necessary
-Organized and detail oriented
-Must be able to lift 40 pounds
-Must be willing to understand that sometimes we have to stay late or help cover a shift
-Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures and examinations
-Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
-Fills medication prescriptions.
-Monitors animals during anesthesia and recovery and notifies veterinarian(s) of any unusual changes or symptoms.
-Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
-Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
-Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
-Administers medications and immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarian(s).
-Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
-Is able to place intravenous catheters and perform endotracheal intubation
-Demonstrates an understanding of workplace safety and OSHA guidelines/regulations
-Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
-Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as running packed cell volume measurements, preparing ear cytologies, and taking radiographs (both general and intraoral during dental procedures)
-Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
-Performs office reception duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and helping customers.
-Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws, ear cleanings, and anal sac expressions
Check out our website cypressveterinaryclinic.com to get a feel for what we hope to become. Thank you for reading!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person