Night Shift Veterinary Assistant - Yuen Long

Responsibilities

• Feed, groom and weigh animals.
• Clean cages and bathe animals, exercise them if necessary.
• Keep the clinic clean, ability to operate the diagnostic equipment’s and management of surgical equipment.
• Animal restraint to allow examination.
• Provide first aid to pets in an emergency, stabilizing them until a doctor can take over.
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians
• Observe animal behaviour or health condition and report to the Vet
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling and being able to triage patients.
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g., lack of appointments, insurance matters)
• Provide pet owners educational resources and information on how best to care for animals in general, for specific conditions and after various procedures
• Complying with hospital standards, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Stock Ordering & Lab Machine Maintenance

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals is a plus
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs etc.)
• Experience in an administrative & customer service role is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Able to work under high pressure
• Able to work regular night shifts
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Can speak Cantonese, English & Mandarin is an advantage
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
• Ability to show empathy to owners and fellow colleagues

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