Veterinary Assistant - (Hollywood, FL)

The veterinary assistant assists the veterinary technician and veterinarian with office visits and exams, takes care of the everyday needs of pets in the hospital ward and helps maintains the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. Position qualifications/ Skills/ Physical qualifications An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approx 50 lbs, walk dogs of up to 130 lbs, work on feet all day, and read and understand English. Reports to: Management, Lead Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian. Key functions: -- Provide compassionate care for pets -- Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians -- Assist in the taking of x-rays -- Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed -- Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets -- Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room and isolation area, employee lounge