Veterinary Assistant, Animal Dental Clinic
About The Position
Animal Dental Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our doctors and Registered Veterinary Technicians with dental procedures, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and surgical support. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant interested in developing advanced skills in veterinary dentistry, dental radiology, anesthesia, and specialty patient care while enjoying a Monday-Thursday schedule. Animal Dental Clinic is focused on providing advanced dental and oral care while creating an exceptional experience for pets and their families. Veterinary Assistants are an essential part of our clinical team and work closely with veterinarians and RVTs throughout appointments, dental procedures, treatments, and surgical cases. You'll have opportunities to expand your technical skills, learn new procedures, and develop your veterinary career within a collaborative specialty environment.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Assistant experience, veterinary hospital experience, or veterinary education/training preferred.
- Experience with veterinary dentistry, dental cleanings, dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, or surgical assisting is highly desirable.
- Comfortable handling and restraining dogs and cats.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
- Basic computer and telephone skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and learn new veterinary techniques, procedures, and treatments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and RVTs with dental examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgical cases.
- Obtain patient vitals, including temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR), and assist with patient assessments.
- Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Assist with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection and processing.
- Prepare, clean, package, and sterilize dental and surgical instruments.
- Safely handle, position, and restrain veterinary patients.
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and dental procedure areas.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k)
- Three weeks accrued paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Uniforms
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- VetBloom access to RACE-approved continuing education and training
- RVT license reimbursement for eligible employees
- Career growth opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
