Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Rehabilitation/Veterinary Assistant to join our growing 6-doctor practice which includes our K-9 Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Program.
We have a wide range of services available that include orthopedics, rehabilitation, oncology, diagnostic imaging, general surgery, in-house labs, dentistry, and wellness visits.
Schedule: Full-time Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm with an hour lunch. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Compensation: Pay depends on experience. $17-$21/hr.
Location: Across from Creamers field at 1201 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Veterinary Assistant duties and requirements:
- Provide care to our hospitalized and post-surgical patients, recording activities in the medical records.
- Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, kennels, cages, and wards as often as is necessary.
- Perform general cleaning and stocking of hospital exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Know common drugs and protocols and be able to explain them to clients.
- Conduct laboratory tests.
- Perform nail trims, anal gland expression, and light grooming.
- Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
- Organize work area and exercise time management skills to maximize personal efficiency within the practice. Prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
- Knowledge of Fear Free is a plus!
- Perform other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
Rehabilitation Assistant duties and requirements:
- Candidates MUST have a strong background in positive, reward-based dog training
- Interest in sports medicine or athletics
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Supervising and/or assisting patients in the underwater treadmill
- Guiding patients in various groundwork exercises
- Use of a therapeutic laser and therapeutic ultrasound
- Making medical notes
- Maintenance and cleaning of the underwater treadmill
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
Benefits for You:
- Employee Discount (After 90 days)
- Paid Time Off (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
- Health Insurance (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
- Uniform Allowance (at least 1 year of employment)
- Retirement Program (at least 2 years of employment)
- Continuing Education (DOE)
If this sounds like an environment you would flourish in, we invite you to send a cover letter, your resume, and a contact list of at least 3 professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person