Veterinary Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are looking to add a Full and/or Part Time Veterinary Assistant to our team. North Shore VeterinaryHospital islocated right off of Lake Superior. Our team has a passion for education,mentorship, growth, and excellent work-life-balance. We have been AAHA accredited for over 40 years, and wasthefirst Fear Freecertified practice in Minnesota(7th in the United States). If you have wanted to grow with an established and supportive team, we might be the right fit for you!
Job Duties
Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during physical examinations and medical procedures,medical documentation and invoicing,payment collection,pet owner education,cleaning kennels and exam rooms,and answering phones.
Our Core Values: Do the right thing, "Wow" service, Respect, Learning, Fun
Veterinary assistants who excel at these tasks may also be offered the opportunity to assist with surgical procedures.
Candidates must have customer service experience, be able to lift and carry 40 pounds, be comfortable with dogs and cats in both life and death, and be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. An ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented and calm under pressure, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate heart for people and their pets. Candidates who enjoy working in a collaborative environment would thrive at NSVH.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits Include
Free Annual Visits on up to 3 petsHealthInsurancePaid Time OffDental Insurance401(k)401(k) employer matchVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee DiscountFlexible ScheduleAll weekends offAnd more!
Schedule
10 hour shiftMonday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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