Veterinary Assistant - Penny Paws VCO - DFW
Company: People, Pets and Vets
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Why You'll Love This Job
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 onboard with a
modern mobile vaccine clinic where your career will flourish under
the guidance of a caring DVM team, Penny Paws VCO - DFW has a place
for you as our Veterinary Assistant.
At People, Pets & Vets, we cultivate a laid-back environment where
you will work directly with skilled professionals, receiving the
training needed to grow your career with the utmost confidence. As
our Veterinary Assistant, you will join an outstanding and
supportive work-family, all with the common goal of making sure our
patients get the loving care they deserve. Best of all, you will
have fun doing what you love in our fast-paced environment! 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 - DFW's
Veterinary Assistant job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital: www.pennypaws.com
Responsibilities
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 to fill medications and vaccines
Take temperatures, weight, draw up vaccines, flea/tick
medication/prevention, etc.
Required Skills
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications
Bilingual a plus
You have never met a stranger - you make friends everywhere you
go
You are truly moved by being of service to pet owners who need
us
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a vet technician or assistant preferred
Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work
environment
Animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience
required
A valid TX Driver's License to be able to drive company vans to and
from site if needed preferred
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
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