Senior Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Our hospital is seeking a full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role assists Veterinarians in caring for animals, including helping during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms, sterilizing tools, and ensuring equipment is in working order. Depending on state limitations, technical skills may include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, medication administration, laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients and update patient files. The position requires regular on-site presence to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. The employer will consider reasonable accommodation requests in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
- Prior customer service experience.
- Professionalism and dependability.
- Healthy and positive communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a hands-on environment.
- Excellent work ethic, social skills, and organizational skills.
- Compassionate and caring approach.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Regular on-site presence is required as an essential function of the role.
Responsibilities
- Assist Veterinarians in caring for animals.
- Help during initial examinations, including restraining animals when necessary.
- Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
- Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
- Perform technical duties as applicable and subject to state limitations, including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, medication administration, laboratory analysis, and client education.
- Communicate with clients (pet owners).
- Update patient files.
Benefits
- Health care plan with medical, dental, and vision options
- 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave and paid maternity leave
- One work/life balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted veterinary care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and electronic training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
