Veterinary Assistant at New Richmond Veterinary Hospital

New Richmond Veterinary Hospital • New Richmond, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New Richmond Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The clinic is located at 1656 Dorset Lane Suite 300 and offers compassionate veterinary care for small animals in a friendly environment. The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, inventory management, prescription preparation, laboratory work, client education, and surgical assistance. This role will also involve cross-training with reception duties. Previous experience with Avimark is preferred. The anticipated schedule is Monday-Friday with every third Saturday (half day), with operating hours from 7:30 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

• Previous experience with Avimark preferred

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.

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
• Pet Discounts

What This Job Offers

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