Full-time
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant
- The ability to maintain a positive work environment
- The ability to work collectively with team members.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective in Multi-Tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
- Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM or Hospital Leadership.
- Assist other members on the medical team with restraining, handling, and lifting of animals
- Process and Submit Lab work, both in-house labs and Laboratory partners
- Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
- Facility maintenance of kennels, floors, trash, restrooms, laundry, etc.)
- The ability to prepare and explain medications with clients.
- Stock supplies in treatment area, exam rooms, surgical suite and pharmacy
- Provide supportive care to hospitalized patients as directed by a veterinary technician or attending veterinarian (such as monitoring patient's vitals, any needed medication administration, Providing clean kennels and litter pans, walking patients as needed)
- Other duties assigned such as Reception tasks that include: answering phones, scheduling appointments, Client check-out process, client communication related to patient follow up or laboratory results.
- Proficient with blood draws and IV catheter placements.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms and accurate information.
Physical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lift and/or carry up to 40lbs from the floor level and above, at least several times during the day.
- The ability to stand, walk, sit, crawl, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
- The ability to restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on an exam table, showing a fear free approach while handling.
- Potential exposure to anesthetic gases, fumes, and radiation with proper PPE and protective knowledge.
- Machine Maintenance on all laboratory equipment and monthly maintenance throughout the clinic.
- Reassure nervous clients that their pet will be well taken care of by our staff.
- Be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to: laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
- and so much more!