Practice:
At Northwoods Animal Hospital, we strive to offer sound advice and optimal veterinary care.
We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house X-ray capabilities, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas and grooming services.
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.
Pay: $15 - $20
Potential $1,000 Sign-on BONUS based upon experience!
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.
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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.
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Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
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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.
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Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
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Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
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Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
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Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
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Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
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Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
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Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
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Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
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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.
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Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
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Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
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Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
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Ability to work on weekends as required
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Previous veterinary experience preferred
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Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
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Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
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Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
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Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
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Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered:
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Paid time off
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Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
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Retirement benefits or accounts
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Bonus incentive
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Flexible work schedules
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Career and professional development
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range:
USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.