What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Bay Street Animal Hospital?
Veterinary Assistants Wanted!
Do you have Veterinary Assistant experience and enjoy working on a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment? Want to increase your technical skills and knowledge? Join our team today!
Bay Street Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding team. Apply today, we are looking forward to working with you!
Summary:
Bay Street Animal Hospital is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, 24/7, 9,000-square-foot facility that includes a well-equipped in-house laboratory, dental and surgical suites, a luxury pet hotel, and grooming facility.
We have an experienced, compassionate team of veterinarians and dedicated support staff to provide state-of the-art medical, surgical, emergency, and intensive care, as well as professional grooming and luxury pet boarding services at affordable prices.
We are one of the largest animal hospitals on Staten Island and we are still growing. Join our team today!
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts
- Always provide compassionate and quality customer service and patient care
- Proficient in animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures
- Triage emergencies and assess patient stability quickly and efficiently
- Obtain subjective and objective patient information during scheduled appointments and emergencies
- Keep patient electronic medical records updated
- Competently relay information to clients when instructed to by attending Veterinarian
- Monitor in-house patients and document and communicate patient concerns or observed changes to Veterinarian
- Medicate and complete patient treatments following veterinarian and LVT instructions
- Collaborate professionally with managers and team members
- Possess thorough knowledge of hospital daily procedures and protocols
- Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE and following cleaning protocols
- Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low in all departments.
- Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, exam rooms and kennels are kept extremely clean through the day.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures
- Must possess excellent patient care and customer service skills
- Able to lift patients up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work standing for 8 or more hours
- Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently
- Ability to track and adapt to frequent changes in protocols and procedures
- High degree of integrity, accountability and flexibility
- Able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment
- Basic to advanced computer skills
Language:
English (Required)
Education and Work Experience:
Veterinary practice experience (Required)
High School Diploma/GED (Required)
Our EEO Policy:
Bay Street Animal Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V).
Please don’t forget to attach your resume to complete your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24