Job Description
- Has strong work ethic.
- Demonstrates "wow" service.
- Is personable and professional.
- Excels at multitasking and attention to detail.
- Is eager and willing to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive team-oriented approach.
- Is dependable and punctual.
- Maintains productivity without supervision.
- Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
- Is an open and direct communicator.
- Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
- Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed.
- Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client, observe pet's behavior, and checks vital statistics.
- Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases.
- Restrain pets during exams as needed.
- Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
- Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
- Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medical chart.
- Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
- Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.
- Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
- Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian.
- Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a Veterinarian.
- Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery.
- Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
- Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested.
- Enjoys a fun environment and wants to make Town andCountry Animal Hospital their home!