Veterinary Assistant - North Buckeye Animal Hospital
About The Position
North Buckeye Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors with medical procedures under their direct supervision. The role combines patient care and clinical assistance with client communication and customer service. The Veterinary Assistant helps clients understand their pets’ care, answers questions, explains treatments, and obtains consent for treatment plans while creating positive experiences for clients and their pets. The position also involves maintaining medical records in practice management software; dispensing medication; performing x-rays and blood draws; placing catheters; obtaining samples; providing treatments; operating diagnostic equipment; administering vaccines; and restraining animals when needed. The assistant sets up, breaks down, cleans, and maintains medical equipment and helps clean all areas of the hospital.
Requirements
- Interact with animals calmly and compassionately.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certified veterinary technician.
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures under the doctor's direct supervision.
- Communicate with clients verbally and in writing about their pet's care, answer questions, educate them about treatments, and obtain consent for treatment plans.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and their pets.
- Manage medical records using practice management software.
- Dispense medication, perform x-rays and blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, operate diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and restrain animals when necessary.
- Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
- Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule with four 10-hour shifts.
- Closed on Sundays.
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Pet care discount.
- Scrub/uniform allowance.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid parental leave.
- Hands-on training and mentorship.
- Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
