Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet

Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Base: $15-20ph doe; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite based on the nature of veterinary work).
1+ years clinic experience as veterinary assistant
Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently
Comfortable restraining animals during exams
Destination Pet is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant for their Animal Health Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of veterinary clinic experience, a high school diploma, and a passion for providing compassionate care to pets and their families

Job Summary

  • The role involves ensuring clients and pets feel welcome while assisting veterinarians with compassionate nursing care.
  • Candidates will be responsible for cleaning surgical instruments, maintaining accurate medical records, and performing laboratory tests.
  • The position offers part-time health insurance, mental health benefits, and telehealth perks alongside a competitive hourly rate.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Destination Pet is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant for their Animal Health Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of veterinary clinic experience, a high school diploma, and a passion for providing compassionate care to pets and their families.

Salary

Base: $15-20/hour DOE; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1+ years clinic experience as veterinary assistant
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently
  • Comfortable restraining animals during exams
  • Experience with disinfectant chemicals and dander
  • High school diploma required

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented personality
  • Self-motivated team player with attention to detail
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant
  • High school diploma
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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