Veterinary Assistant
About the role
Hometown Veterinary Partners is seeking full and part-time Veterinary Assistants (VAs) to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to contribute to the culture of your dreams!
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- Bring interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to support an inclusive environment.
- Support the training and onboarding of new team members.
- Provide ongoing input that supports efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
- Identify opportunities and support best practices to contribute to our growth.
- Provide a positive and exceptional client experience and patient care.
- Welcome clients and their pets to the hospital in a friendly and courteous fashion.
- Aid in setting up appointments for follow-up care.
- Gather basic vital signs, weight, and history on patients.
- Properly restrain pets during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the DVM.
- Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the DVM.
- Aid in cases of emergencies.
- Keep accurate records and logs and record them in patients' medical notes.
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare as determined by the DVM.
- Educate owners on medications, husbandry, and recommend practices for their pets as determined by the DVM.
- Perform clinical diagnostics.
- Support in medical procedures such as collecting specimens, performing laboratory procedures, and assisting in diagnostic medical, and surgical procedures in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Give input, ideas, and suggestions for continual improvement of the practice environment for the care team, patients, and pet parents.
- Be a part of quality, safety, and health initiatives.
- Triage emergency cases appropriately and keep clients and pets at ease.
- Review patients' records to ensure that immunizations, diagnostic and routine testing, and prevention are up to date.
- Note all observations, testing, and treatments in Medical Notes.
- Clean kennels, examination tables/rooms treatment areas, sterilize equipment, and wrap packs.
Requirements
- Responsibilities listed above and procedures as defined by the state Practice Act.
- Initiative-taking with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning.
- Comfort in a high growth environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid and effective communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to relate with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Excellent phone etiquette.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting, up to 5lbs, for extended periods of time.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful conditions.
- Ability to exercise patience and empathize with clients.
- Ability to closely follow instructions when preparing and administering treatment to patients.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- One year of veterinary experience required.
Skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Time management and organization skills.
- Physical stamina and strength.
- Patience and empathy.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Paid time off for both full-time and part-time team members (including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Telemedicine services.
- Wellness and mental health resources.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Life and disability insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Pet insurance.
- Pet discounts.
- 401(k) plan.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Opportunity for equity and advancement.
- Flexible schedule to allow for work-life balance.
Pay
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time or part-time opportunities available, with shifts ranging from 8 to 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with the option to work weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hometown Veterinary Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About Hometown Veterinary Partners
Founded in 2023, Hometown Veterinary Partners is dedicated to empowering veterinary professionals by building modern, local hospitals rooted in Culture, Community, and Collaboration. We believe in supporting our veterinary professionals while providing the resources and infrastructure to help them thrive.