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Hawk Ridge Animal Hospital

hawkridgeanimalhospital.com

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(636) 755-9500

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Job description
Hawk Ridge Animal Hospital is a family-owned practice .We pride ourselves on practicing high quality medicine and excellent client/patient care.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support our technicians and veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring efficient workflow within our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist our technicians with appointments and patient care. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and a team player, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

Assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care.
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.
Assist in taking radiographs and ultrasounds
Keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian), safely walk canine patients when necessary.
Record and report vitals of hospitalized and surgical patients
Care of hospitalized and surgical patients as needed
Keep hospital neat and clean; perform regular cleaning based on necessity as well as based on pre-determined maintenance schedule.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
Must be able to provide quality customer service to the client.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.
Willingness to work with both cats and dogs.
Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 40 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time
Basic computer skills; experience with electronic medical record software a plus.
High school diploma required.
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

 

Primary Contact

Lisa Birchler

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Services Offered

  • Veterinary

 

Location Type

Brick & Mortar

Partner Benefits

Priority Listing

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Student Sponsorship

The only guaranteed way to get your dream employee. Sponsor an employee with a proven track record and let us train them for you. All employer contributions are matched by the APC, providing up to a 50% discount.

Guest Speaking Opportunities

The best way to get in front of active students is to stop in for a visit and speak to our student body. This puts you front of mind and has been proven to win over job-seeking graduates.

Event Access

For businesses local to the St. Louis area, our PHPs are the first to get invited to APC hosted events. From pet parent events to trade expos and seminars, there are always exciting things happening at the APC.

Discounted Online Education

Employees of PHPs are eligible for a 50% discount on all online programs. This is an ideal opportunity for full-time employees who want to work while getting certified. Currently, we offer an Online Dog Training Program.

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