Veterinary Assistant - North Buckeye Animal Hospital
About The Position
Lovet is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for its growing North Buckeye Animal Hospital. Under the direct supervision of a doctor, the Veterinary Assistant helps with medical procedures and supports positive, trusting relationships with clients and their pets. The role includes communicating with clients about their pets’ care, explaining treatments, answering questions, and obtaining consent for treatment plans. The assistant also provides customer service, maintains medical records, performs and supports clinical procedures, maintains medical equipment, and helps clean the hospital. Lovet operates small-animal general-practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area and describes its work as guided by collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity. The role offers a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts and the hospital is closed on Sundays. TAG—The Aspen Group and its supported practices are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Requirements
- Comfort interacting calmly and compassionately with animals, including furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly animals.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certified veterinary technician.
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures under the doctor’s direct supervision.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with clients about their pets’ care, answer questions, educate clients on treatments, and obtain consent for treatment plans.
- Provide customer service to clients and their pets.
- Manage medical records using practice management software.
- Dispense medication; perform x-rays and blood draws; place catheters; obtain samples; provide treatments; operate diagnostic equipment; administer vaccines; and restrain animals when needed.
- Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
- Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Industry-leading pet care discount.
- Scrub/uniform allowance.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, and an HSA.
- Paid parental leave.
- Hands-on training and mentorship.
- Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth.
- Flexible work schedule of four 10-hour shifts; the hospital is closed on Sundays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
