Senior Veterinary Assistant at Countryside Animal Clinic

Countryside Animal Clinic•Northbrook, IL

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

At Countryside Animal Clinic PC, the mission is to foster a friendly and caring environment where trust between staff and clients is paramount, supporting clients and their pets through a lifetime of health and happiness. The clinic has been dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats for decades, priding itself on a personalized approach with clear and open communication among clients, patients, staff, and veterinarians. They oversee every aspect of a pet’s health, providing comprehensive, individualized care tailored to each pet’s unique needs to ensure the highest standard of care throughout their health journey. The Veterinary Assistant role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients on veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures.

Requirements

2 years previous experience in veterinary medicine.
Ability to work rotating weekends.
Patience and compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment.
Monitor hospitalized pets.
Maintain inventory.
Prepare prescriptions.
Perform routine in-house laboratory work and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Educate clients regarding veterinary care and procedures.
Assist with surgical procedures, including preparing patients and monitoring vital signs during surgery.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Assist other team members to keep public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform any other duties as assigned.