Veterinary Assistant

We are a growing mixed animal veterinary practice in Northern Kentucky seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is a receptive learner comfortable working with a variety of animal species. We are happy to teach and train an enthuiastic team player looking for a positive work environment.

Typical Responsibilities:

- General clerical duties such as answering phone calls and emails, scheduling, preparing and filing paperwork, reviewing medical records, and processing payments.

- Greeting clients and checking animals into and out of appointments and surgeries.

- Animal restraint and handling, assisting veterinary team with exams, procedures, and surgeries.

- Taking of patient history and handling, mixing, and administration of medications, including controlled substances.

- Cleaning of cages and medical equipment, preparation of medical packs.

- Appropriate medical charting of appointments, medications, and client communications.

- Collection of samples and running basic in-house lab tests.

Preferred Experience:

- No experience in the veterinary industry required (though helpful!), though the ideal candidate is comfortable around animals and possesses animal handling experience. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

- One year customer service experience in a client-facing position

Required skills:

- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft desktop applications such as Word, and Google interfaces such as Gmail and Google Voice.

- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively via telephone, email, text, and in person.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm and composed in difficult situations.

- Ability to work and communicate as part of a team in busy environments.

Benefits:

- Starting compensation commensurate with experience, $10-13/hr, annual raises with satisfactory completion of assigned duties

- Discounted services for medical care of employee pets

- Paid holidays

- Production bonuses

- Retirement options after 1 year of full time service

- Open to full-time or part-time scheduling based on candidate preference.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Brandy at LVVSmanager@gmail.com. In your cover letter please introduce yourself and state why you think you would be a good fit for the position. Please include your personal experience with animals. In your resume please include complete list of education, training, and employment history.

We do not accept walk-ins or phone calls for applications. Applications that do not follow the above criteria will not be considered.

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person