Exotic Veterinary Practice

Community Veterinary Partners•Woodbridge, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Ridge Lake Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented veterinary assistant to join our growing team! We are a two-doctor, AAHA-accredited, veterinary practice, and we provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotics. The primary role of the veterinary assistant (VA) is to provide hands-on support in assisting veterinarians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The VA also interacts closely with clients, communicating general information, home care, and other information in regard to the pet’s care.

Requirements

Compassion and empathy
Adaptable
Ability to carry out verbal and written directions
Strong oral communication and comprehension skills
Writing and verbal skills
Organizational skills
Ability to stay calm and efficient during times of high tension
Collaboration and teamwork
High school diploma or equivalent
Employee must be able to use a computer and specialized software. Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, etc
The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must possess good hand-eye coordination as well as hand-finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary practice experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all duties in accordance with government regulations and hospital policies and procedures
Provides compassionate care to patients and clients; able to conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
Assists the doctor in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; performs dental ultrasonic scaling
Administers injections, oral medications, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, and external cardiac massage
Performs physical assessments; records observations legibly in files or veterinary software system
Can effectively restrain pets, even when large or difficult
Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
Takes radiographs and performs EKGs
Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients
Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients
Prepares estimates for clients
Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
Understand the importance of and regularly helps to maintain a clean and orderly facility
Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room stocked and prepared for surgery
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
Assists other staff members as required
Performs other duties as assigned