Locum Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Sparks, NV
•Onsite
About The Position
As the face of VCA Baring Blvd, the Locum Veterinarian Assistant sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. The Veterinarian Assistant is the pivot around which the hospital operates.
Requirements
- Expertise and technical know-how to provide high quality veterinary medicine and patient care.
- Ability to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a veterinary assistant role.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in medical record management.
- Experience with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
- Experience in providing care for boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities
- Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments.
- Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.
- Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments.
- Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
- Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
- Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
- Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times—both inside and outside.
- Maintaining medical records.
- Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
- Filling prescriptions.
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
- Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
