Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant (CARE)
About The Position
The veterinary assistant works with veterinarians and technicians to provide patient care and administrative support in the Small Animal Hospital especially for the Internal Medicine service. This position works under immediate supervision from a manager as well as supportive oversight from veterinarians and technicians. Provides basic patient care and administrative support as directed. This individual will work closely with clients, patients, and hospital staff and must be able to develop friendly, professional relationships and maintain a positive attitude throughout all interactions. The assistant will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the service treatment areas as well as providing basic patient care and husbandry under the direction of technicians and doctors. An individual in this position must possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in determining the needs of the hospital. A successful applicant should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They need to possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and express a positive attitude in their daily work. The individual must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism. Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday and may require working earlier then 7:30 a.m. or later than 5:00 p.m. Schedule may change due to covering other shifts and it may be required to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. Individual is considered essential personnel which may include reporting to work during Main Campus closures. This is a full-time, benefited position and is considered essential personnel. A post-offer education verification, background check, and health assessment are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive in determining the needs of the hospital
- Enjoy learning new things
- Adapt quickly to a changing environment
- Good base knowledge of veterinary medicine
- Express a positive attitude in their daily work
- Communicate effectively
- Demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Nice To Haves
- 1-year experience in Veterinary Medicine
- CVA
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care
- Provide administrative support
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of service treatment areas
- Provide basic patient care and husbandry
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
