Veterinary Assistant jobs in Lafayette, LA

We appreciate your interest in employment with our clinic. We are a fast paced three doctor clinic passionate about taking care of our patients. Please do not call our office about this posting. All correspondence with the hiring manager will take place through email.

Our successful and growing animal hospital needs a Veterinary Assistant to join our animal-loving staff. We run a fast-paced clinic that sees patients Monday through Saturday. The ideal candidate will be willing to work on a weekend and holiday rotation, as well as attend mandatory biweekly meetings. We are looking for a full time employee. We’re looking for someone who is familiar with all different types of pets, from dogs and cats to birds and reptiles. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with all animals and with communicating with our patients’ owners.

Job responsibilities are as follows:

Provide assistance to our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians

Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room

Take pets’ weight and other vital signs upon arrival

Provide patient restraint during procedures and examinations

Feed, bathe and care for patients who stay overnight in our facility

Provide assistance during radiology procedures

Clean and maintain the surgical room in preparation for procedures

Prepare instruments and medications as directed by veterinary personnel

Calm and soothe anxious patients

Adhere to hospital’s safety and wellness regulations

Must be available for the following office hours:

Monday 7AM until 5 PM

Tuesday-Thursday 7AM until 6PM

Friday 7AM until 5 PM

Saturday 8AM until noon and PM kennel shift

Sunday AM and PM kennel shift

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $9.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person