Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology
About The Position
Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Ophthalmology team About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field. About the Job: As a Veterinary Assistant in the ophthalmology department responsibilities include: Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit Participating with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients being a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization Maintaining all equipment on a per-use basis ensuring the safety and best practice care of all patients Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of laboratory samples. Produce quality radiographs safely and efficiently Assist and restrain patients for special procedures and treatments Provide support with restraining then prepping our surgical patients for surgery Assist in the operating room, including working with the highly specialized ophthalmology equipment. Assist with stocking and maintaining ophthalmology supplies and medications Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting required. Recent graduates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology will be considered.
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
- Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
- Confident with solid foundational assistant skills
Responsibilities
- Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit
- Participating with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients being a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization
- Maintaining all equipment on a per-use basis ensuring the safety and best practice care of all patients
- Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of laboratory samples.
- Produce quality radiographs safely and efficiently
- Assist and restrain patients for special procedures and treatments
- Provide support with restraining then prepping our surgical patients for surgery
- Assist in the operating room, including working with the highly specialized ophthalmology equipment.
- Assist with stocking and maintaining ophthalmology supplies and medications
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous CE allowance annually
- 4/10 workweek schedules available
- VetBloom access: Race-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- Financial support for license applications, renewals and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of RVT and VTS
- 75% Employee Pet discount
- Full-time benefits, that include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniform allowance
- Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
