Veterinary Assistant - Relief

VCA Animal Hospital • Sparks, NV

82d • $16 - $20

About The Position

VCA Baring Blvd Animal Hospital is looking to add a relief veterinary assistant to the team! As the face of VCA Baring Blvd, the Veterinarian Assistant sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.
• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments.
• Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times-both inside and outside.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services