Day Shift Veterinary Triage Assistant

Advanced Animal Care•Richmond, KY

22h

About The Position

Triage Technicians are a key team member in day-to-day operations of the clinic. Triage technicians are responsible for: Obtaining patient history Assisting the doctor on duty during the physical exam Aiding in animal restraint Collecting specimens for lab testing Running lab tests as directed by doctor on duty Invoicing patient procedures and appointments (out-patient) Filling/ re-filling patient prescriptions as directed by doctor on duty Cleaning exam rooms following every exam Creating accession forms for labs to be sent out Maintaining steady laundry flow Maintaining a clean pharmacy area Presenting treatment plans to clients (estimates) Walking, feeding, and medicating boarders Checking in and putting away inventory orders Triage Technicians will also see technician appointments during the hours of 8a-4p for laser therapy, anal gland expressions, nail trims, suture removals and any other appointments that do not require an exam by the doctor on duty.

Requirements

Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to learn quickly in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
Availability for 8am-8pm shifts, 3 days a week

Nice To Haves

Experience within veterinary industry or similar field preferred

Responsibilities

Obtaining patient history
Assisting the doctor on duty during the physical exam
Aiding in animal restraint
Collecting specimens for lab testing
Running lab tests as directed by doctor on duty
Invoicing patient procedures and appointments (out-patient)
Filling/ re-filling patient prescriptions as directed by doctor on duty
Cleaning exam rooms following every exam
Creating accession forms for labs to be sent out
Maintaining steady laundry flow
Maintaining a clean pharmacy area
Presenting treatment plans to clients (estimates)
Walking, feeding, and medicating boarders
Checking in and putting away inventory orders
See technician appointments during the hours of 8a-4p for laser therapy, anal gland expressions, nail trims, suture removals and any other appointments that do not require an exam by the doctor on duty.