Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Simple IRA with 3% match
generous CE allowance
Uniform allowance
Pet service discounts
Paid Time Off
Paid standard holidays
vacation days
sick days
Job Description
Dells Veterinary Services, established in 2006, is a privately owned veterinary practice located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This reputable practice serves a diverse clientele, including high-end livestock herds and companion pets, providing top-tier veterinary care with a strong emphasis on client education and community service. The facility boasts an impressive 8,400 square feet of space equipped with advanced technology such as digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood work, urinalysis, gas anesthesia in surgical and dental suites, cold laser therapy, digital dental x-rays, and Midmark 3 dental equipment. In addition, Dells Veterinary Services... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic preferred
- Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds
- Availability for full-time shifts including one Saturday morning every four weeks during the school year
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Strong interpersonal skills and time management
- Ability to perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques
- Stable career history with no changes in career path within the last two years
Job Qualifications
- A very good master of the English language (written and spoken) is required
- You must be available for full-time employment consisting of four, 10.5-hour shifts plus one out of four Saturday mornings during the school year
- Be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds
- Be outgoing, positive, energetic, self-motivated and career-oriented
- Possess excellent time management skills in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a strong understanding of animal behavior and handling techniques
- Strong candidates will show a stable career path where previous employment and areas of interest have led to a career in this field
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic preferred
- The right candidate must also show at least 2 years performance at the same job with no change in career during that time
Job Duties
- Engaging and communicating with clients promoting education and preventative care
- Assisting with patient history, restraint, charges, estimates and client education in the exam room
- Monitoring patient conditions during treatments, procedures and hospitalization
- Performing laboratory procedures and x-rays to assist in diagnosis and treatments
- Preparing medications for both outpatient and inpatients and helping stock trucks for livestock appointments
- Preparing surgical equipment, including sterilization, and ensuring that the operating room is properly stocked, sterilized and ready for surgery
- Preparing for office hours by stocking drawers and refrigerators in exam rooms and treatment area and assuring that drugs and equipment are ready before appointments and procedures
- Stock and manage inventory of medical supplies, medications, and equipment
- Assisting the receptionists as needed and assume their duties during their absence
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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