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About the Role
Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring every animal receives the best possible care and maintaining high standards of animal care and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Skills
- Disinfection
- Administering medication
- Using diagnostic equipment
Location
- Henrietta
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of veterinary experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee pet discount.
- 401(k) with a generous company match.
- Employee referral bonus ($1,000).
About the Company
- Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care has been a trusted part of the Henrietta and Rochester communities since 2018, offering top-quality care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
- Founded by Dr. Christina Seidel, our hospital provides both general veterinary services and urgent care, making us one of the few exotic urgent care centers in the area.
- We are dedicated to exceptional patient care, community involvement, and supporting local shelters through spay/neuter services and veterinary care.