Afternoon Veterinary Assistant-Part Time (1200 Campville Rd., Endicott, NY)

Afternoon Veterinary Assistant-Part Time (1200 Campville Rd., Endicott, NY)

30 Jun 2024
New York, Binghamton 00000 Binghamton USA

Afternoon Veterinary Assistant-Part Time (1200 Campville Rd., Endicott, NY)

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APPLY IN PERSON ONLY at Endicott Animal Hospital on 17C across from the Glendale Technology Park(actual address: 1200 Campville Rd., Endicott, NY 13760

DO NOT MAIL RESUMES as they will not be opened or considered.

DO NOT E-MAIL RESUMES as they will not be opened or considered.

Hours:

Monday 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Tuesday 1:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

Wednesday 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Thursday Noon-6:00 P.M.

Friday 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Saturday 8:00 A.M.-Noon. Return at 6:00 P.M. (Sat. and Sun. hours are every other weekend)

Sunday 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. until all in-hospital patients are cared for.

These are the official office closing times. we do not actually leave until all work is completed.

Total Hours:

Week 1- 26 hours(approximately)

Week 2- 30 hours(approximately)

Saturday and Sunday evening and Sunday morning hours are calculated separately.

Saturday and Sunday evening consist of walking the dogs, feeding and watering all patients and making sure all patients are clean and dry. Garbage and recycling are placed at the curb Sunday evening.

Sunday morning consists of thoroughly cleaning the boarding kennels, runs, and ICU, walking the dogs, making sure all the patients are given clean bedding, litter pans, fresh food and water, washing all the dishes and doing the laundry.

The hospital is closed for appointments 6 days every year-New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. These are heavy boarding times and the guests must be cared for in spite of the fact it is a holiday. The six holidays are split between the kennel attendant and the afternoon assistant. You will be expected to work at least three holidays.

There is a 90 day probationary period for all new employees.

Employees are expected to arrive sufficiently before their shift starts to put away their personal items and begin work at the scheduled start of the shift. Arriving late is unacceptable. Weekly staff meeting is held every Thursday from Noon to 1:00 P.M. Attendance is mandatory.

General Outline of Duties

Restrain patients for examination and treatment by doctors or vet tech

Fill prescriptions

Draw vaccines

Prepare fecal samples

Assist with surgical procedures

Stock drawers, laboratory, and exam rooms

Learn information to give clients on the appropriate care and medication of their pets

Bathe and comb a dog or cat

Walk dogs, move cats

Vacuum, mop, dust, wash walls, clean windows

Clean kennels and runs, wash food and water dishes and litter pans

Wash, dry, fold and neatly store towels and surgical linens

Outside care as required-pick up patient waste, shovel snow, sweep porches and walkways

Become familiar with other employees' job tasks in order to perform their duties as required

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