Clinic Assistant - Work with dogs and cats - Training provided

Company: VIP PetCare
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country. We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

• Great company culture
• Company is in growth mode, come be a part of our exciting growth

Full time employee benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Our Wellness Centers provide high quality preventive and wellness pet care services, including diagnostic tests, vaccinations, preventative medications, microchipping, nail trims, and more! VetIQ Petcare (PetIQ) Clinic Assistants are committed to pet health and wellness. The assistant provides professional, efficient, and positive support to our clients, pets, and doctors. They'll answer client questions, and walk them through our clinic process.

Starting pay is $11.00 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the examination areas clean and ready for patients
• Preparing vaccines
• Holding pets for wellness procedures and sample collection
• Preparing samples for outside laboratory testing
• Making recommendations for services and products aligned with our Standard of Care
• Leading a culture of safety in your center
• Collecting payment and reviewing discharge paperwork with clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous customer service or sales experience preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work schedule, which includes varied days and times, most weekends, and some holiday work
• Reliable transportation to center
• Must successfully pass criminal background check

Skills and Abilities

• Must enjoy and be comfortable working with primarily dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments and breeds, including handling and lifting animals as necessary
• Present professional appearance and positive conduct
• Punctuality and dependability highly valued
• Knowledge of basic sales principles and application while making recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Able to work independently without direct supervision

Environment and Physical

• Lifting up to 150 pounds assisted, and 50 pounds without assistance
• Standing, walking, and moving about for prolonged periods of time

PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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