Veterinary Assistant Abri Veterinary Hospital

Abri Veterinary Hospital•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Abri Veterinary Hospital is a AAHA accredited practice that has served the Winston-Salem community for over 20 years. Our team consists of a cohesive and tenured DVM team and support staff that includes several Certified Veterinary Technicians. Our hospital is well equipped with a comprehensive in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted — Part-Time. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate is confident in a veterinary setting, enjoys working with both pets and people, and is comfortable supporting appointments, surgery, dentistry, and daily hospital operations.

Requirements

Previous veterinary assistant experience required
Experience working in small animal veterinary hospital preferred
Comfortable assisting with: Wellness and sick appointments, Surgical procedures, Dental procedures, Patient preparation and recovery, Hospital treatments and patient care
Strong knowledge of basic veterinary medical terminology and procedures
Ability to confidently communicate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients
Comfortable with: Animal restraint and safe handling techniques, Obtaining patient histories and assisting during exams, Giving injections (vaccines and medications as directed), Collecting samples and preparing diagnostics, Setting up and maintaining surgery and dental areas, Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining treatment areas
Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
Compassionate and gentle handling of animals
Comfortable working with pets of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical needs
Able to recognize changes in patient behavior and communicate concerns
Provides excellent care and attention to every patient
Reliable and dependable
Arrives on time and prepared to work
Works well with others in a fast-paced environment
Willing to jump in and help where needed
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Able to take direction and communicate effectively
Organized and able to prioritize tasks
Professional and friendly with clients
Understands the importance of client communication and education
Able to listen to client concerns and relay accurate information to the medical team
Helps create a positive experience for both pets and their owners

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with anesthesia monitoring
Experience with dental cleanings and dental radiographs
Experience with surgical preparation and recovery
Experience with veterinary software systems
Ability to work independently while supporting the team

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.