Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience required
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous oncology experience desired

Responsibilities

• Managing appointments: obtaining histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc., as well as organize and manage daily service flow
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
• Assist with chemotherapy and radiation therapy protocols
• Safety as it relates to secondary exposure and patient safety
• Administration procedures including extravasation protocols
• Medications, protocols and related drug dosages
• Drug calculations as they relate to the treatment plan
• Side effects and general treatment guidelines
• Vertical-flow hood maintenance
• Clinical studies/trials
• Setting up/assisting with CT and radiation treatments
• Venipuncture, restraint, basic laboratory skills
• Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance
• Client communication and education

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities