Veterinary Assistant
Penny Paws VCO - San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to on board with a modern mobile vaccine clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team, Penny Paws VCO - SA has a place for you as our Veterinary Assistant.
This is an outside, part-time, weekends-only position at our mobile vaccine clinics.
Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with a company that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Penny Paws VCO - San Antonio's Veterinary Assistant job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital: www.instagram.com/penny_paws_mobile_clinics
Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities: Clean and straighten pop-up clinic tables to prepare for walk-in patients Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure the safety of patients and people Anticipate the needs of the doctor for basic prevention visits; follow doctors' requests for vaccines Take temperatures, and weight, draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc. Veterinary Assistant Qualifications:
Bilingual a plus Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Experience as a vet assistant or technician preferred including: Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience You can also load equipment in and out of and get in and out of and ride in a vehicle to the clinic sites, and withstand outdoor elements such as wind and rain You can handle the physical requirements of the role, which include the ability to walk and ascend/descend stairs and ramps, remain standing for hours, bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, kneel and twist, adjust or move equipment and animals weighing up to 50 lbs, verbally communicate with others, and type and engage in other repeated hand motions that include use of the wrists, hands and/or fingers What's in it for you:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 529 Savings Plan Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits:
Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide Lifestyle Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Penny Paws VCO and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.