Innovetive Petcare

Veterinary Weekend Assistant

Innovetive Petcare  •  $18 - $20/hr  •  Huntington, NY (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Veterinary Weekend Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.50 - $20.00 / hour

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant!

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and even future management positions!

This practice is a 24-hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but you’ll also form lasting connections with our clients.

✨ We are in need of a Part-time / Weekend workers.

📅 Open Shifts:
  • SA - 8:00a-5:30p, 8:00a-5:30p
  • SU - 8:00a-5:30p, 8:00a-5:30p

Key Requirements:
  • Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
  • Knowledge of different animal medications
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers
  • Solid computer skills

💡 If interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
  • Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
  • Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
  • Administering oral medications
  • Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
  • Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
  • Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
  • Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
  • Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
  • Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • Organized
  • Works well with others
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
  • Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
  • 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
  • Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
  • Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
  • Own transportation

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary ($18.50-20/hour)
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedules
  • 401K with company match
  • Career development and training
Innovetive Petcare

About Innovetive Petcare

Our Vision

Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a great support team dedicated to helping veterinary practices prosper and grow.

Innovetive Petcare runs a great business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better life, with more work-life balance, a strong supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.

Our Team

At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with a great team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and administrative staff at our clinics, to the great support team in our home office, our team is passionate about animal health.

Happy employees, happy clients

When we become your partner, we invest in your people. We believe in the power of company culture and do whatever we can to ensure a fulfilling career with work-life balance. Along with a generous benefits package, we offer continuous development and education opportunities for your employees to learn, grow and develop.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
2015
Website
innovetivepetcare.com
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