Veterinary Assistant - Chino Valley Animal Hospital

About the Hospital

Chino Valley Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Chino Valley, AZ. We serve animal-lovers and their pets in our community. Our clinic is a welcoming and friendly place for pets and owners alike, filled with smiling faces and experienced, compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful clinic, with its spacious waiting room and exam rooms, clean environment for optimal health, and the latest in veterinary technology. This reflects our commitment to providing each pet that comes through our doors with the utmost care and attention.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in-house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs; call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols; educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software proficiently for dispensing veterinarian-approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x-ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet care discounts.
• 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• VSOP® grants (SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN) at no cost to team members, an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.