Veterinary Assistant

.Veterinary Assistant

Parker Center Animal Clinic is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect
As you join our mission to enhance the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and dental care to our patient, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.


• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.


• Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.

Salary: $20-$21/hr. based on experience and skill set.

Schedule: Monday - Saturday, 6:30AM - 6:30PM. 4 - 10 hour days with rotating Saturdays 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries


• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately


• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces


• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples


• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian


• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed


• Maintain accurate medical records


• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits


• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.


• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.


• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Parker Center Animal Clinic:
Parker Center Animal Clinic believes in giving the best care to our best friends. At PCAC you have the opportunity to give compassionate, high-quality care to clients and patients who enjoy the relationships we build with them. We are an AAHA Accredited and a Cat-Friendly Practice so you know you will get to practice great client and patient care with us!

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