Veterinary Assistant

Position Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with our board-certified Oncologists and Certified Technicians to provide high-quality care to patients going through various stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Compensation

Starting at $16.50/hr & up depending on experience and knowledge.

Schedule

4/10 hours shifts each week – no weekends
Some holiday shifts required

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• CE allowance
• Annual scrub allowance
• Personal pet discount
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Referral program

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to a CVT and/or Veterinarian(s).
• Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to CVTs and/or Veterinarian(s).
• Absorb and maintain intravenous catheters.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
• Absorb and assist in the placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
• Absorb and assist in the placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
• Assist in the setup, assistance, and cleanup of following all daily procedures and operations such as biopsies, CT, tube placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure.
• Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to, direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture.
• Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and how to submit them to outside laboratories.
• Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheck appointments and understanding the process of the appointments and the difference between the two types.
• Practice professional and empathetic communication.
• Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners.
• Communicate between clients and other team members when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medical manner, with proper medical terminology.
• Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies.
• Absorb and notify inventory manager of items that need replenishing.
• Absorb and understand and perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
• Absorb and conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
• Absorb and follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
• Ability to work independently and perform self-directed tasks to support the team.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Highly recommended – 3 years of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.