Veterinary Assistant - Signal Butte Animal Hospital

Aspen Dental • Mesa, AZ

1d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Lovet Signal Butte is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support a growing animal hospital. Under a doctor's direct supervision, the Veterinary Assistant assists with medical procedures and helps build clients' trust and loyalty by creating positive experiences for 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 position also involves clinical support, medical records management, equipment maintenance, and cleaning hospital areas.

Requirements

• Interact comfortably with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly animals with calmness and compassion.
• 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 direct supervision.
• Communicate with clients verbally and in writing about their pet's care, answer questions, explain 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 necessary.
• Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with four 10-hour shifts; the hospital is closed on Sundays.
• 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 a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Hands-on training and mentorship.
• Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed