What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at South Ridge Animal Clinic?
Veterinary Assistant:
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At South Ridge Animal Clinic, we treat our clients and their pets like family. We are looking for an upbeat, out-going, hard-working individual to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant.
The Veterinary Assistant’s primary duty is to assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and interacting and educating clients. Since you are a big part of client education and communication, you must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow-through, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking and accepting constructive criticism is essential. Punctuality is expected.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assist Veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, surgical preparation, hospitalized patient care, critical / emergency care, and triage.
- Gentle and compassionate care of patients.
- Able to work patiently with clients in varying emotional states.
- Check-in clients, take a complete medical history, and obtain patient vital signs.
- Fill prescriptions.
- Discharge patients.
- Client education.
- Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to laundry, floors, taking out the trash and recycling, cleaning treatment areas, surgery, exam rooms, kennels, bathrooms, and kitchen.
- Answer phones and make appointments as needed.
- Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.
- Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Computer skills: Able to use Cloud-based computer systems, word processing, email, web search, and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.
This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- At least 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Must be able to safely lift 30 pounds.
- Basic oral, written, and math skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17