Veterinary Assistant - The Pet Hospital
Company: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC
Location: Bessemer City
Posted on: August 27, 2024
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Job Description:
About The Pet Hospital -
Since 2001, The Pet Hospital has a reputation for providing
high-quality veterinary care at reasonable prices because we
believe that everyone should be able to afford healthcare for their
beloved pets. - We are a full-service hospital that has been
providing high-standard medical care for pets in our community
since 2001. We strive to provide the best possible care for your
pet.
Pay range:
$14.50 - $15.00 p/he, depending on experience.
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm & Friday 8am -
5pm
Technicians/Assistants work weekends on a rotating schedule -
required.
---------------------Benefits Offered for our full-time team
members
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
Position Purpose
The Veterinary Assistant assists the 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.
Veterinary Assistant Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making
teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible
regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding
quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of
patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with
veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback
appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating
feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open
to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to
ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and
sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and
teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications,
patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while
managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions
result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and
surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital
signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient
during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital
laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside
laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety
procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during
exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and
treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock
exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the
public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical
equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all
interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all
interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including
client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
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