Veterinary Assistant- FT/PT, Cat/Dog/Exotic Veterinary Practice

Benefits

• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in accordance with government regulations and hospital policies and procedures
• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients; able to conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
• Aids the doctor in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; performs dental ultrasonic scaling
• Administers injections, oral medications, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Carries out emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, and external cardiac massage
• Performs physical assessments; records observations legibly in files or veterinary software system
• Takes radiographs and performs EKGs
• Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders
• Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients
• Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients
• Prepares estimates for clients
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Auxiliary with other staff members as required

Competencies

• Compassion and empathy
• Adaptable
• Ability to carry out verbal and written directions
• Strong oral communication and comprehension skills
• Writing and verbal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during times of high tension
• Collaboration and teamwork

Physical Demands

• Sit and talk or hear
• Stand, walk, kneel, and crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Working Environment

• Professional office environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately high
• The employee is regularly exposed to pets that may cause physical harm, including biting and scratching
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, and biological hazards