Veterinary Assistant

Mars Inc

Arlington, TX, USA
$15.99 - $20.44 hourly; not specified; not specifi...
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Support veterinarians and technicians
Client education on pet health
Maintain hospital environment
** Mars Inc is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Arlington, TX, to support veterinarians and technicians in providing quality care for pets. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills while offering various benefits and a supportive work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.
  • Essential responsibilities include acting as extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician, providing professional and efficient service, and educating clients about wellness plans and pet health needs.
  • The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and mental health resources.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Mars Inc is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Arlington, TX, to support veterinarians and technicians in providing quality care for pets. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills while offering various benefits and a supportive work environment. **

Salary

$15.99 - $20.44 Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • support veterinarians and technicians
  • client education on pet health
  • maintain hospital environment
  • safe restraining techniques
  • utilize technical skills

Nice-to-have

  • exemplify Five Principles of Mars
  • mentor other paraprofessionals
  • advocate for pets
  • ensure quality veterinary care

Key Requirements

  • Reads, writes and speaks fluent English
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
  • Comfortably and confidently uses a computer
  • Ability to work at a computer for long periods
  • Ability to be confident around pets
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
  • Manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds
  • Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity
  • Specific vision abilities required

Work Rights

Not specified

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