From wellness to urgent care,VO Vetsin Trophy Club TX is changing what it means to provide quality care and convenient availability at a veterinary hospitals. Our mission, day in and day out, will be to provide the friendliest and highest quality pet care available in veterinary medicine today.

We are looking for experiencedVeterinary Assistants,to join our team at our new location, in Trophy Club, TX opening in early March.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient clienat service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.
• Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records.
• Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance.
• Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital.
• Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites,
• Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.
• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns.
• Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked.
• Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• In non-regulated states, 6mo - 1yr veterinary assistant Level 1 experience and manager recommendation to in house training for Level II, or recommendation for formal VA training program as noted below
• Ideal candidate: Completion of a NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant program with an AVA credential required, or, depending on state, other credentialed veterinary assistant program as recognized by state (ex. CVA) Credentials must be current and not lapsed.
• 6 months of veterinary experience preferred for new applicants in addition to credentials but not required
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations, able to multitask
• Ability to act as a team player.