Veterinary Assistant - Experienced
About The Position
VCA Powder Paws Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant with previous clinic experience to join their 6-doctor small animal practice. The ideal candidate will be a team player, willing to take on more responsibilities, and believe in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care. The hospital cross-trains all technicians to work at the reception area to foster a comprehensive understanding of the clinic and mutual support. Availability for half-day Saturdays on a rotating basis is required. This role supports Doctors, Technicians, and CSRs by creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients.
Requirements
- Previous clinic experience in a similar role
- Willingness to take on more responsibilities
- Team-player attitude
- Believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care
- Expertise and technical know-how to make high quality veterinary medicine and patient care happen
- Available to work half day Saturdays on a rotating basis
Responsibilities
- Attentive and warm customer service in person, over the phone/text, and via email
- Management of busy phone lines
- Scheduling of appointments and surgeries
- Entering labs and following up with clients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Learning veterinary diets and educating clients about these
- Checking in/out patients for appointments, surgeries, acupuncture and rehab
- Keeping detailed notes regarding clients and patients
- Communicating with other industry professionals
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
- Assisting with charts and entering charges
- Handling and restraining dogs and cats for procedures
- Assisting surgery and veterinary technicians with restraining animals, administering vaccines, fluids, nail trims, anal gland expression, blood draws and more
- Use devices to perform hands free radiographs
- Preparing surgical packs, inducing and monitoring anesthesia
- Cleaning instruments and surgical equipment, walking hospitalized animals and cleaning kennels
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Vacation and sick time
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Opportunity to teach and mentor
- 401(k)
- Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
