Role OverviewThe Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
What You Will Do
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery, prepare patients for surgery, obtain blood, stool, and other samples, perform in-hospital laboratory testing, and administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have patience and compassion, collaboration and teamwork skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on weekends as required.
Requirements
- Ability to work on weekends as required
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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