Veterinary Clinic Assistant

PetIQ hiring for Veterinary Clinic Assistant jobs in Hicksville, NY, US

• Collect payment, dispense and label medication, and review discharge paperwork with pet parents
• Safely restrain / hold pets for wellness procedures including vaccines, nail trims and microchipping
• Collect and prepare blood and fecal samples for laboratory testing
• Drive vans to and from clinics responsibly; load and unload the vans upon arrival and departure
• Make recommendations for services and products to every pet, every time, based on the pet’s lifestyle and an understanding of canine and feline diseases
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment between each pet
• Ability to execute inventory processes by maintaining accurate product counts and managing expiration dates for vaccines and products
• Promote a culture of safety in your clinic and live our values while reinforcing our brand promise with pet parents, partners, and team members
• Provide customer service to pet parents by answering questions and assisting them through the clinic process
• Achieve goals as set by your manager including dollars per pet, pets per clinic, preferred product and microchips sold
• Scan pets for microchips
• Prepare canine and feline vaccines
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with pet parents and partners
• Other duties as assigned 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Must be able to work weekends, varied weekdays and times, occasional overnights 
• Reliable transportation to and from work 
• Present professional appearance and positive conduct
• Punctuality and dependability highly valued
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle for long hours and in various terrain and weather conditions. Portion of workday spent in vehicle.
• Some outdoor clinic work and activities may be necessary 
• Must be able to work for prolonged periods of time in the field, including 12–14-hour days 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required 

• Previous customer service sales experience  
• Navigate computer software (iPad, Bluetooth devices and more) 
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills 
• Ability to work within a team to meet team goals and objectives 
• Comfort level in approaching host location’s customers to educate about our clinics 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities 

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.