Veterinary Assistant

About usBalsam Animal Hospital is a small, idependantly owned, full service veterinary hospital in Waynesville, NC. Our promise to our community is to provide compassionate, reliable, and affordable veterinary care that improves the quality of life for our patients and for those who love them. We are seeking to fill a position in a fast-paced and challenging line of work, but it is often incredibly rewarding!Must have veterinary experience (~1yr)High school diploma or GED requiredMust be available to work SaturdaysMust be able to lift up to 50lbMust have strong communication skills, good judgment, work well in stressful situations (medical emergency), and work with others on a team respectfully.The job duties for this position will include, but are not limited to: organizing, making appointments, answering phones, dealing directly with clients, billing, venipucture, assisting with patients, discussing finances with clients, patient care, laboratory duties, treatments, and dispensing medications as instructed.Other important skills include medical record notation and maintenance, housekeeping duties throughout the facility, administrative duties as assigned, inventory, OSHA awareness and compliance, exceptional customer service, and maintaining a practical knowledge of the hospital's procedures, services, preventatives, and policies.The expected manner of every team member is to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, use appropriate medical terminology, and to support practice ownership, management, and fellow team members at all times.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $14.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 20 40 per weekBenefits: Employee discountFlexible schedulePaid time offRetirement plan Schedule: 10 hour shiftRotating weekends Experience: Veterinary: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person