Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet, LLC•Prosper, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a veterinary assistant to join their team at Windmill Veterinary Center. Destination Pet is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of pet families through total pet care, including veterinary medicine, grooming, boarding, daycare, and training. The company emphasizes a connected care network and creative innovation. The ideal candidate must be friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, self-motivated, a team player, attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrate strong technical skills. Destination Pet is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requirements

1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant
High school diploma
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Must frequently lift 40 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently
Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone
Must be able to handle dogs on leashes
Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions
Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations

Responsibilities

Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care
Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment
Maintaining accurate medical records
Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions
Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support
Performing various laboratory tests
Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
Performs other related duties as assigned