What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant position at UrgentVet?
DescriptionUrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!Ideal CandidateDemonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environmentEnergetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skillsWilling to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidaysFull-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboardingPrior customer service experiencePrior experience working with animals in a hospital settingMust be able to lift 40 lbsThis position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable lawsSkills, Knowledge, & ExpertiseAnimal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoringClinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculationAdditional duties including facility maintenance and client educationBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 401k MatchGenerous paid time off (PTO)Paid Parental Leave Paid Maternity LeaveOne (1) Work/Life Balance day offShort-term and long-term disability optionsSupplemental insurance optionsDiscounted Veterinary CareScrub allowance Hands-on and E-training Professional growth opportunities Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
Salary : $42 - $62