Veterinary Assistant A Caring Heart Veterinary Hospital
Heartland Veterinary Partners, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
Practice
A Caring Heart Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve Wichita Falls, TX, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
More About The Role
The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.
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.
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; assistance needed for loads over 25 pounds.
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 $12.00 - USD $13.00 /Hr.
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A Caring Heart Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve Wichita Falls, TX, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
More About The Role
The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.
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.
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; assistance needed for loads over 25 pounds.
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 $12.00 - USD $13.00 /Hr.
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