VETERINARY ASSISTANT/POTENTIAL PODIATRY APPRENTICE OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of this position is to assist an ambulatory podiatry veterinarian with day-to-day tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced, hands-on working environment. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. This is for an off-site ambulatory position in Aiken, South Carolina.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or over
• This position is physical and requires full mobility with long periods of standing, walking, jogging and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must lead self well by being a self-starter and taking action to learn the duties of the position to develop a sense of foresight to help expedite the day
• Must be able to work well as a team or individually
• Must be able to respect patient confidentiality and social media policies
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Must exhibit professional appearance
• Must have exceptional work ethic

Skills Preferred

• We are open to teaching someone with the right attitude
• Able to perform effectively under fast-paced circumstances
• Careful attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills

Primary Duties

• Assist with holding horses of all breeds and ages for procedures
• Assist in preparing horses for standing surgery or imaging procedures
• Hold radiograph plates for radiographs and learn to take radiographs
• Clean and maintain vehicle
• Replenish stock as needed
• Assist with billing
• Participate in continuous job training and educational opportunities
• Potential to learn how to do basic farrier duties such as trimming or finishing up with shoeing

Schedule

• Monday – Friday with a set start time but requires a flexible end time that depends on the caseload and time of year

Benefits

• Health insurance, company premium assistance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance, company premium assistance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
• Dental, Cancer, STD, Additional Life and Other Voluntary Insurance available
• 401(k) after one year
• 401(k) matching after one year
• Vacation, sick, personal and holiday time
• Employee discounts

To apply, please submit form below. No phone calls please.