Jobs in Amite City, LA
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Kent Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician

102 W Factory St, Amite City, LA, 70422 www.kentveterinaryclinic.com
Job detailsPay Negotiable (+)
Hourly Rate$–
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: opening, closingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Dental
Tuition Assistance Program
401k
Health
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
PTO
Referral Bonuses
Paid Sick Leave
401k with match
Vision
CE Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
FSA
Practice Overview

Kent Veterinary Clinic provides full-service for diagnostic, surgical care, dental procedures and treatment of small animal pets. We have a full range of in-house laboratory, radiographic, and dental facilities. Medical bathing and grooming are also available at Kent Veterinary Clinic. All up-to-date flea, tick and heartworm products are in stock. Additionally, there is a combination of one hundred years of veterinary experience between the two doctors. In clinic diagnostics allow the caring doctors at Kent Veterinary Clinic to get the results of your pet’s blood work in less than ten minutes! The ability to obtain liver and kidney profiles, coupled with a complete blood count enables our doctors to determine if there may be an underlying problem with your pet that may not be seen by a physical and visual examination.

About the Area

Amite City offers small-town charm, Southern hospitality, and exceptional affordability. With a cost of living nearly 20% below the national average and median home prices around $150K, it’s a budget-friendly place to call home. Residents enjoy a quiet, close-knit community with friendly neighbors and a relaxed pace of life. Conveniently located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Amite City blends peaceful living with easy access to city amenities.

Practice Values
compassion
community
passion
quality
care
Practice Type
general practice
surgery
Species
dog
cat
Management SoftwareVetTech Advantage

Requirements

Preferred Skills
medical record management
communication
time management
teamwork
general practice
hospitalized patient management
exam room management
emotional intelligence
Job Description

We’re looking for: A veterinary assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate and calm team player Ability to multi-task Must be able to properly restrain pets. Strong communication skills. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.