Veterinary Assistant

About the role

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.
• Uses technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Helps maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicates with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carries out or sets up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adheres to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educates clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentors other members of the hospital team.

Qualifications

Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Experience: Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Skills

Action Oriented, Customer Focused, Good Listener, Effective Communicator, Caring for Those Who Care.

Benefits

Personal Health, Savings, And Wellness Benefits: Includes 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance: Offers medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance based on eligibility.

Performance development plans: Designed to help you reach your established career goals.

Learning opportunities: Relevant learning opportunities and networking events.

Support structure: One-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout the practice that includes support from corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level.