Veterinary Assistant at Animal Hospital of Beulah

Animal Hospital of Beulah•Pensacola, FL

19h•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Hospital of Beulah is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The practice was founded in 2018 with a vision to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care for companion animals. The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, managing inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing laboratory work, educating clients, and assisting in surgical procedures. The anticipated schedule is 4 days a week, from 7:20 am to 6:00 pm.

Requirements

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

Patience & Compassion
Collaboration & Teamwork
Communicating
Active Listening
Organization Skills
Client Satisfaction

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.