Job description
Westover Animal Clinic has been providing care to companion animals for over 20 years. We understand the importance of pets in peoples' lives. Pets are always there for you and we are here for them.
We believe the best medicine is prevention. Thorough wellness exams are performed annually and semi-annually to ensure pets remain happy and healthy. Our focus of wellness care in small animal medicine includes: vaccination, heartworm screening and prevention, external parasite prevention, internal parasite screening, weight management and nutrition, pre-screening bloodwork and dental care.
The friendly, professional staff at Westover Animal Clinic is made up of dedicated individuals who make it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. Each member of our team is integral in helping us deliver the best patient care and client experience.
Teamwork is a constant necessity in our practice. From our friendly, outgoing client services to our dedicated and talented medical team, we work together to create a welcoming experience for both pet and pet parent.
Our wellness motto is for our team as well. We strive to offer a work/life balance with an understanding that our team member's well-being is integral to the success of our clinic. We don't work evenings or weekends and want our team members to enjoy life in and outside of work. We want the best for and of you, our patients deserve it (and so do you!)
Do you have a passion for animals and not sure where to start your career helping them?
We are seeking friendly, energetic folks that aren't afraid to laugh, learn about veterinary care, and get a little dirty (maybe even pooped on occasionally). It's hard work, but rewarding.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Taking history, vital signs and effectively communicating with clients
- Entering patient history into electronic medical record
- Assist in seeing scheduled patients on time
- Safely restrain pets for examination and treatments
- Care of the clinic including extensive cleaning of the grounds, kennels and hospital.
- Knowledge of veterinary diets, vaccines and common medications
- Dispensing and administering medications
- Effective communicate treatment plans with clients
- Performing medical treatments on patients
- Collecting lab samples
- Assisting X-rays (both dental and full body)
- Basic care of surgery and hospitalized patients
- Assist client services
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Qualifications and Skills
- Reliability
- A very positive, friendly, outgoing personality
- A desire to learn
- Familiarity with equipment and procedures used in a veterinary hospital
- Computer skills (knowledge of Avimark ++)
- Works well under pressure and fast pace at times
- Well organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A willingness to contribute the team
- A true love of animals!
- Excellent reading, writing and computer skills.
- Ability to follow instructions
- Empathetic
- Ability to emotionally ground oneself
- Bilingual - Spanish (major asset!)
If you've read this far and think this may be the fit for you, don't wait, send us a note (along with your resume) telling us why you think you would want to work with us!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicopee, MA 01020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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