Veterinary Assistant - Experienced
About The Position
JOIN OUR FAMILY! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Powder Paws Animal Hospital, located in Jeremy Ranch, Park City, Utah is seeking a part time Veterinary Assistant with previous clinic experience in a similar role, to join our one-of-a-kind 6-doctor small animal practice from 12:00pm-6:00pm 3-4 days a week! Our clinic is getting ready to expand to include more exam rooms. A willingness to take on more responsibilities as we grow and a team-player attitude is a must! The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. We cross train all technicians to work at the reception area to understand the clinic as a whole and support one another. Must be available to work half day Saturdays on a rotating basis. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors, Technician and CSR team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Requirements
- Previous clinic experience in a similar role
- A willingness to take on more responsibilities as we grow and a team-player attitude is a must!
- The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
- Must be available to work half day Saturdays on a rotating basis.
Responsibilities
- Attentive and warm customer service in person, over the phone/text, and via email
- Management of busy phone lines
- Scheduling of appointments and surgeries
- Entering labs and following up with clients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Learning veterinary diets and educating clients about these
- Checking in/out patients for appointments, surgeries, acupuncture and rehab
- Keeping detailed notes regarding clients and patients
- Communicating with other industry professionals
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
- Assisting with charts and entering charges
- Handling and restraining dogs and cats for procedures
- Assisting surgery and veterinary technicians with restraining animals, administering vaccines, fluids, nail trims, anal gland expression, blood draws and more
- Use devices to perform hands free radiographs
- Preparing surgical packs, inducing and monitoring anesthesia
- Cleaning instruments and surgical equipment, walking hospitalized animals and cleaning kennels
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
