Veterinary Assistant- Cat, Dog, Exotic Pet - Full-Time

Community Veterinary Partners-posted 2 months ago
Woodbridge, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Ridge Lake Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented veterinary assistant to join our growing team! We are a full-service, AAHA-accredited, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The primary role of the veterinary assistant (VA) is to provide hands-on support in assisting veterinarians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The VA also interacts closely with clients, communicating general information, home care, and other information in regard to the pets care.

  • Performs all duties in accordance with government regulations and hospital policies and procedures
  • Provides compassionate care to patients and clients; able to conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
  • Assists the doctor in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; performs dental ultrasonic scaling
  • Administers injections, oral medications, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
  • Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, and external cardiac massage
  • Performs physical assessments; records observations legibly in files or veterinary software system
  • Can effectively restrain pets, even when large or difficult
  • Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records
  • Takes radiographs and performs EKGs
  • Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders
  • Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients
  • Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients
  • Prepares estimates for clients
  • Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Understand the importance of and regularly helps to maintain a clean and orderly facility
  • Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room stocked and prepared for surgery
  • Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
  • Assists other staff members as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous veterinary practice experience is preferred
  • Employee must be able to use a computer and specialized software. Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, etc
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