What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant- University Veterinary Hospital position at Suveto?
At University Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospital, we absolutely love pets and we love people too. Everything we do at our hospital in Shreveport is influenced by our desire to make life better for pets and their human families. We strive to be our clients’ trusted partner in pet care, by providing their pets’ needs for a long full life.
We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Description
Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
- Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
- Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
- Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
- Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
- Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
- Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
- Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
- Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
- Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
- High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
- Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
Benefits:
Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
University Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.