Veterinary Assistant
Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as:
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options
- Generous amounts of Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with matching employer contributions
- Discount services and pet food
- Health Reimbursement Account
This is a 32 hour (4 days per week) full-time position with a salary range of $20/hr to $22/hr.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Proper and effective restraining animals for the technicians and veterinarians
- Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions.
- Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors
- Medications (as allowed by law)
- Grooming, as needed
- Record keeping concerning vaccinations, medications, preventative care and intakes information
- Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips
- Surgical instruments cleaning and prepping
- General wellbeing of every animal under your care
- Laundry
- Restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work
- At least 3 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant certification and graduate of an accredited Veterinary Assistant program.
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
- Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
- Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
- Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
- Ability to restrain animals
- Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
- Ability to understand the needs of the animals
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce.
Equal Opportunity
Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.