Veterinary Assistant at Town and Country Animal Hospital

Town and Country Animal Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Town and Country Animal Hospital, specializing in companion and exotic medicine, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, managing inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing laboratory work, educating clients, and assisting with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant veterinary experience, strong attention to detail, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Surgical experience is preferred, as is the ability to support and train newer team members. The practice values dependability, motivation, high standards of care, and teamwork.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant veterinary experience
Strong attention to detail
Passion for superior patient care
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Dependable, motivated, and committed to high standards of care and teamwork
Ability to work on weekends as required
Previous veterinary experience preferred
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Nice To Haves

Surgical experience is preferred
Ability to help support and train newer team members

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.