Veterinary Assistant (PT) Arrowhead Animal Hospital

About the role

At Arrowhead Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, we are dedicated to our patients and believe in creating a sustainable work environment. We want you to feel challenged yet fulfilled by creating a work home, a place to stay, continuing to follow your passion in emergency medicine.

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.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software 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.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of 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.
• A high school diploma or equivalent 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Proficient knowledge of practice software.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in practice software.
• OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Love for animals.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet care discounts.

Pay

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position.