Who we are::
Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Room Assistant to join our team! Our practice is a high-quality, multi-doctor, full-service hospital that has been a part of the Jamestown community for over 40 years.
Our veterinary assistants play an integral role in bringing comfort to our patients as well as ensuring proper organization and cleanliness of our hospital.
Knowledge of routine animal care such as feeding, walking, and bathing as well as the readiness to care for scared or injured animals are some of the skills we are looking for with this opportunity.
If you are organized, quick on your feet, and have a love for caring for animals, then a veterinary assistant position at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital may be the position for you!
Other responsibilities of a veterinary assistant include:
Cleaning cages/runs, walking dogs, and feeding boarders and hospitalized patients
Cleaning examination tables and exam rooms between exams
Assisting doctors & technicians in appointments or with surgical procedures
Maintaining the overall cleanliness of the hospital
Answering phone calls
Observing animal behavior/health conditions and reporting changes to the technicians or doctors
Keeping accurate records and logs
We’ll love your passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team.
In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us.
These qualities include:
Excellent communication skills
Patient and caring personality
Ability to follow instructions properly
Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, etc.
)
This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule.
However, we do require evenings, Saturday/Sunday shifts, and rotating holidays.
Our veterinary assistants are an important part of our pet care team and help provide excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to become a veterinary technician!
The salary range for this position is $14-$15/hr and is based on experience.
Think you’re the veterinary assistant we’re looking for? Apply now so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.
Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world.
That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
What's in it for you::
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.
)
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