Veterinary Assistant at Blue Cross Pet Clinic

Blue Cross Pet Clinic•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Cross Pet Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital in San Antonio, Texas, with a state-of-the-art facility and a compassionate team. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment. Duties include monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures. Surgical experience is required. The role calls for patience and compassion, collaboration and teamwork, clear communication and active listening, strong organization skills, and a focus on client satisfaction. The assistant must remain professional and calm during challenging situations, coordinate carefully with the practice team, follow instructions, and track specimens, medications, patient instructions, and workflow while managing multiple patients and clients.

Requirements

Surgical experience is required.
Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment weighing more than 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Assist with outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing; and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas, and restock examination rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients and compassionately with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.