Ready to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families? Our privately-owned veterinary clinic is looking for enthusiastic veterinary assistants to join our close-knit team! If you're a motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn we are open to teaching you how to do the job with minimal prior experience. MUST be willing to ask questions and step up the plate to help when asked (even better if you don't have to be asked), able to work comfortably with sometimes fearful or aggressive pets and occasionally grumpy owners.

Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits

Hourly Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

1+ years of experience preferred, but we will consider less experience for the right candidate.

NOTE: Your application will not be considered until assessment is complete.

A veterinary assistant is a member of our team who supports and assists the doctors each day to ensure the best possible care for our patients and clients. This means that you will be responsible for:

• Compassionately handling patients in our care
• Speaking to clients in a friendly, helpful manner to answer questions, acquire histories, etc.
• Assisting in surgeries and advanced imaging procedures
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring and maintenance for surgeries and imaging
• Providing safe restraint for patients during examinations and procedures
• Implementing appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, etc.
• Performing and recognizing normal physical examination parameters on canine and feline patients
• Calculating medication and fluid doses for administration to hospitalized patients
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance
• Performing routine dental cleanings
• Proactively assisting with other areas of service during downtime or as directed by the manager

Our veterinary assistants are in the office 36-40 hours per week with 2-3 days off weekly and no required after-hour emergency work. (We are open to a part-time or flexible schedule if needed) With our powerful team-driven bonus system, assistants are empowered to influence personal revenue over and above base pay.

St. Francis' Pet Hospital is a dynamic healthcare leader, passionately delivering common-sense veterinary medicine. We provide professional, comprehensive pet care, from innovative telemedicine to in-person services. Join our energetic team dedicated to compassionate, efficient animal well-being and making a real difference!