Job Description

Job Description

Practice:

We strive to provide excellent client/patient service and will always be available when you need us. We endeavor to improve and extend your lifelong relationships with your pets through close involvement in their care and development.

We offer a full range of veterinary medical services with the highest standards of care:

 

• Wellness Plans including all routine services (vaccinations, diagnostic testing, and preventative care) for all stages of your pet’s life
• Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including affordable spay and neuter programs
• Full-service pet dentistry from routine cleanings to oral surgery
• In-house diagnostic testing, a full-service pharmacy, and veterinary therapeutic diets to treat a wide variety of medical conditions
• Doctor-recommended ancillary services for behavior counseling, training, and other concerns

More about the Role:

Small 3 doctor family oriented Veterinary Clinic wanting to add another skilled team member to their growing practice. Learning and development as well as mental health and homework life balance is the heart of the practice. We work hard to create a warm and positive work culture to continue to benefit our patients and owners.

Proficiency in surgical assisting/monitoring, anesthesia, phlebotomy, intubation, medical charting, and restraint is required. Fully and, newly renovated, digital practice preforming wellness to orthopedics. Communication skills and customer service skills highly sought after. Client education and eagerness to learn desired.

Preferred proficiency in Cornerstone and veterinary PIMs software. Preferred 1 to 2 years of prior.

 

Required Work Experience:

Minimum 1 to 2 years of veterinary experience required

Education:

Highschool Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour pending experience 

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Competencies:

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range:USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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