Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills.

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining IV fluids.
• Draws blood samples as requested.
• Performs anesthesia monitoring.
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, and fecal tests.
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.
• Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all.