Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Veterinary Hospital Of Springfield

Lakefieldveterinarygroup

Springfield, US
Base: $20-25.00; bonus/equity: eligible for perfor...
On-site
High school diploma or ged required
One year of experience in pet care setting preferred
Navta-approved veterinary assistant program preferred
The role involves fostering a culture built on values like Respect, Learning, and WOW Service while ensuring the safety of pets and clients

Job Summary

  • The role involves fostering a culture built on values like Respect, Learning, and WOW Service while ensuring the safety of pets and clients.
  • Essential duties include cleaning exam rooms, restraining pets, monitoring vital signs, and providing client education under veterinary direction.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Matching Summary

The role involves fostering a culture built on values like Respect, Learning, and WOW Service while ensuring the safety of pets and clients.

Salary

Base: $20-25.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for performance-based bonus; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, EAP, Life Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • One year of experience in pet care setting preferred
  • NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred
  • Basic knowledge of animal science and pharmacology
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion and empathy for pets and owners
  • Ability to handle aggressive or frightened animals
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Calm demeanor in fast-paced stressful environments
  • Customer-oriented communication approach

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Preferred NAVTA-approved certification
  • Preferred one year pet care experience
  • Basic mathematical skills for drug dosing
  • Computer proficiency with industry sites

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