Veterinary Assistant
CareVet · Eden Prairie, MN · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
- Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
- Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
- Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
- Admits and discharges patients.
- Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
- Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
- Administering medications to patients as needed.
- Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
- Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Registered Veterinary Technicians in MN are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
- Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Free continuing education
- Mental health support
- And more!