Veterinary Assistant (Overnight)

Community Veterinary Partners•Quakertown, PA

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About The Position

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistants to join our Small Animal team! At QVC, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for our patients and an exceptional level of service for the owners who love them. We are open 24/7 and provide both emergency care and routine treatment for all types of pets.Our Veterinary Assistants play an essential role in our success by assisting veterinarians in exam rooms, providing compassionate care for pets, maintaining hospital equipment, and providing excellent customer service to our clients.Sign on Bonus available!This is a full-time opportunity. Shift expectations are Overnights 7PM-7AM or 5PM-3AM

Requirements

Previous experience working with and restraining animals preferred
Previous customer service experience required
Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a routine basis and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds with help of other team members; the ability to walk large dogs
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians by properly restraining pets for exams and preparing them for treatments
Perform basic in-house lab testing, nail trims, and collect urine/fecal samples as needed
Administers subcutaneous fluids, SQ injections and oral medications.
Set up and break down of surgery suites, maintain hospital equipment and general cleanliness
Educate and effectively communicate with clients to provide a positive customer service experience
Accurately fill prescriptions as directed by veterinarian and respond to client refill requests
Effectively position for and take radiographs of patients, either under the direction of a doctor or technician
Navigate database software to enter service charges and patient care notes