Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Springfield, OR

3d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Hospital is seeking Veterinary Assistants to support our 13 doctors in our 24/7 ER practice. Our FT assistants work 3-12's or 4-10's. Since 1978, the Emergency Veterinary Hospital has provided high-quality emergency medical care to pets and their people. We offer a fully equipped diagnostic laboratory, cutting-edge surgical facilities, digital radiography, ultrasound, advanced dentistry, and emergency and critical care services. Our team is highly trained with extensive experience treating a wide range of animal emergencies and illnesses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Broad knowledge of animal science
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and industry internet sites
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced and stressful
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently use a computer for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision.
• Requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time.
• May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions.
• May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch.
• Requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to lift, carry, pull or move objects.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred
• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures
• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded pets
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit
• Respond to general questions from clients
• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance
• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian
• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties as requested

Benefits

• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Eligible for performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED