Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, VESH

Ethos Veterinary Health•South Deerfield, MA

21h•$17 - $19

About The Position

Join Our IM Team at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)! Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant with a passion for Internal Medicine ? Join our dynamic team at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in a role that offers exciting challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families! This position is a 50/50 split between both the South Deerfield and West Springfield locations As a Full-Time Internal Medicine Assistant, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, assisting with patient examinations, client communication, and more. You will have the unique opportunity to work at two locations, South Deerfield and West Springfield, expanding your experience across our internal medicine teams.

Requirements

You are a confident, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Assistant dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care .
It is incredibly important to our team to find the RIGHT fit . We want to find someone that shares our same goals and values, someone that is friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference .
You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
You’re not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet!
A diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital , you will help get all the day’s duties done!
You are eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team .

Responsibilities

Patient Examination Support: Assist with all aspects of patient exams including setting up equipment, obtaining patient histories, restraining animals, taking radiographs, providing take-home instructions, filling prescriptions, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Client Communication: Interact with clients in person, over the phone, and via email to provide updates, gather information, and support the care process.
Exam Room Preparation: Ensure exam rooms are clean, organized, and ready for use. Record vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.) and enter accurate information into the medical record system.
Animal Care & Handling: Support daily patient care including cleaning cages, feeding, walking, and bathing. Monitor patients for cleanliness and comfort. Safely retrieve and return patients to and from their owners, ensuring IV catheters are removed and belongings are returned.
Hospital Admissions: Assist with admitting patients into the hospital for diagnostics or procedures, ensuring proper identification and recordkeeping.
Facility Maintenance : Help maintain a clean and organized hospital environment, including treatment areas, laundry, cages, and exam rooms.
Supply Management: Restock exam rooms and treatment areas regularly and assist with receiving and organizing deliveries.
Medical Recordkeeping: Accurately document patient information, communication, and treatments in medical records.