Veterinary Assistant at Boxford Animal Hospital
About The Position
Practice Since the 1960s, Boxford Animal Hospital has been dedicated to caring for pets and their people in the local community. As a respected veterinary hospital, every aspect, from hospital design to staff selection, is focused on ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients and their owners. The goal is to educate and involve clients in developing individualized preventative health care plans for their companions. The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, managing inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing laboratory work, educating clients, and assisting in surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Prior Veterinary Assistant experience required
- Comfortable in surgery, radiology, patient care and monitoring, sample collection and handling, IV catheter placement, and exam room etiquette.
- 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
- A Certified Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician would be considered for a higher pay rate.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
