NVA

We are a small, busy companion animal practice looking for an excellent veterinary assistant to join our team! We are looking for someone with a positive outlook who can provide above-and-beyond care to our patients and clients. If you think this describes you, then review the information below and send us your resume.

Veterinary Assistant: Full-time position.

Veterinary Assistants assist Veterinarians with patient care, and interact with and educate clients.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments including but not limited to:

o Medication administration

o Vaccine administration

o Acquiring laboratory samples

o Processing in-house and reference lab samples

o Anesthesia monitoring

o Surgical preparation

o Hospitalized patient care

o Critical / emergency care and triage.

• Gentle and compassionate care of patients.

• Able to work patiently with clients in varying emotional states.

• Check in clients, take medical history, and obtain patient vital signs.

• Fill prescriptions.

• Discharge patients.

• Client education.

• Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: laundry, floors, taking out the trash, cleaning treatment areas, surgery, exam rooms, kennels, and bathroom.

• Answer phones and make appointments as needed.

• Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.

• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

• At least 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

• Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds.

• Basic math and writing skills.

Benefits:

* Flexible scheduling – 8 or 10 hours shifts

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA

* A multitude of supplemental insurances

* Paid Time Off

* Paid Holidays

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Programs

* Scrubs provided

* 401K participation and matching

* Discounts

Veterinary Assistants must possess great critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a team. Multitasking and prioritizing is essential. Punctuality is a must.