Currently, we have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year working within a veterinary hospital

• Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language.
• Soft Skills: Integrity; respectful; collaborative, patient, compassionate, responsible, reliable
• Team player with high energy. Low drama support staff

What we offer: Generous pay, sign on bonus, and benefit package.

All our Benefitsare rooted in ownership, growth, and well-being:

• Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP®)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Pet Health Discounts
• Health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program

All candidates to which offers of employment are made shall upon hire successfully complete a Background Check screening prior to the first date of employment.

EOE