Veterinary Assistant at Erie Animal Hospital
About The Position
Practice Since our opening in 1953, our hospital's success has always been driven by our veterinarians who have your pet's health and wellness at the forefront. Erie Animal Hospital doctors and staff have served all of the community's pet care needs for over 70 years. We offer expert veterinary services to the Erie area, as well as other nearby cities. More about the Role The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, and educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong clerical skills, basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology, and be able to navigate veterinary invoicing and record keeping software. Surgery and anesthesia experience is not required for this position!
Requirements
- Ability to work on weekends as required
- 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
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- strong clerical skills
- basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology
- able to navigate veterinary invoicing and record keeping software
- Surgery and anesthesia experience is not required for this position!
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, treatment, and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- 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, 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.
- Accurately preparing and explaining treatment plans to owners.
- Accurately invoicing for services.
- Accurately assist with and maintain digital and A.I. generated records and medical notes for the veterinarian.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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