Lane Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced veterinary assistant.
One of the oldest veterinary hospitals in Washtenaw County, Lane Animal Hospital is searching for a friendly, hard-working, committed, and energetic veterinary assistant.
The successful candidate will be professional, trustworthy, have previous cat or dog experience, and be punctual and cheerful. The ideal candidate will also share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service.
Our staff is integral to the success of our hospital and we continually look to them for ideas for growth and improvement. Duties will include, but are not limited to, gathering histories, assisting veterinarians during appointments with animal restraint as vaccines are administered and tests performed, educating clients on preventative pet care and medication administration, assisting nursing staff, taking radiographs, entering medical records, filling prescriptions, general hospital and exam room cleaning, scheduling rechecks and doing call back updates.
Requirements: Candidates must be dedicated to high levels of customer service, the ability to multi-task and communicate within a team. Minimum of 2 years veterinary assisting experience required. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods of time, safely and appropriately restrain animals, effectively communicate with clients in person and by phone, and be computer proficient including typing.
You will be required to learn and have strong product knowledge including Heartworm and other parasite preventatives and vaccine protocols. We are looking for a friendly personality to all people they encounter and one that is dependable and able to work all shifts as scheduled.
We offer a flexible schedule but some evenings, early mornings and Saturdays are required.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
