Doctor Assistant (Part Time)

Shanevet; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Shanevet is seeking a Doctor Assistant who will provide support to veterinarians and technicians. Key responsibilities include compassionate patient care, vital sign measurement, and assisting with medical tasks. Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience in Veterinary Medicine. This is a part-time position requiring availability from Monday to Friday, with a pay range of $20 to $22 USD per hour. Exceptional service and a commitment to cleanliness are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and take vital signs.
• Triage patients and perform physical exams.
• Assist with medication administration.

Skills

Compassionate care

Veterinary Medicine experience

Clinical skills

Client communication

Job description

Position Overview

The Doctor Assistant provides support to veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners upon arrival, show them to an examining room, and take the patient’s weight and other vital signs
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVT)
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc.)
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to release
• Adhere to the hospital’s safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond promptly and respectfully to directions from Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine)

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Veterinary Medicine

Schedule

• Part Time, Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay Range

$20 — $22 USD

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