Positions Available:
Starting rate: $20/hr
7p-7a (3 - 12 hour shifts a week) - $3 shift differential applied
**Weekend rotational coverage required**
GENERAL PURPOSE:
- The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern. As a Veterinary Assistant, your job entails important aspects of our hospital: patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care
- Understanding common emergencies and appropriate action steps during time of patient’s initial presentation
- Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
- Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
- Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
- Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
- In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
- Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
- Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
- Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
- Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 6-months Kennel work or previous Veterinary Assisting Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important
- Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members
- Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude
- Able to multitask and work under pressure
- Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation including inclement weather conditions
- 6 months of veterinary experience preferred (but not necessary)
- Excellent communication skills (in person and over phones)
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Able to multitask and work under pressure
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations
- Ability to act as a team player by engaging in teaching and learning from others
- Maintain a constant level of honesty and integrity
- Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time
Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.
- To be considered you must write a cover letter that details why you should be considered and how you could make a difference as a team member at VVC.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
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