About the role
Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903!
Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as:
* Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options * Generous amounts of Paid Time Off * 403(b) with matching employer contributions * Discount services and pet food * Health Reimbursement Account
Position Purpose: Veterinary Assistants provide supportive services under the direction of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) or senior veterinarian. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, cleaning of hospital; interacting with the public and answering phones.
This is a full-time position with a salary of $19/hr.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: * Feeding * Restraining animals for the veterinarian * Escort clients and pets into exam rooms and taking history. * Drawing up vaccines and starting consultations * Restraining animals for the veterinarian or LVT * Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions. * Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors * Medications (as allowed by law) * Grooming, as needed, nail trims, etc * Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals * Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips * General wellbeing of every animal under your care * Laundry * Interact with the public and provide client education. * Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, answering phones, taking payments, and scheduling appointments as needed.
Qualifications * Ability to interact with the public * High School Diploma or equivalency
Specific Work Requirements * This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day. * Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs * Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones * Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records * Ability to restrain animals * Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes * Ability to understand the needs of the animals * Ability to read body language of animals
Preferences * Prior experience with animals