ECC Veterinary Doctor Assistant: Growth & Team

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

DailyPay on Demand

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

United Veterinary Care seeks an ECC Doctor Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care Department. The ideal candidate will have veterinary experience and be a reliable teammate to our ECC Doctors.

You will help patients live healthier lives and support veterinarians in delivering exceptional care. The role includes client communication, discharge planning, nursing care, and collaboration with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician experience required.
• Licensure preferred but not required.
• Experience with post-operative monitoring required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Computer skills necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client messages (voicemail/email) and document in the practice management software.
• Answer calls from clients about home-patient issues when doctors are unavailable.
• Update clients on hospitalized patients and relay updates to the doctor.
• Perform daily recalls and assist ECC Doctors with paperwork and estimates.
• Call prescriptions into the pharmacy and send patient summaries as requested.
• Download medical histories and lab results into the medical record.
• Coordinate discharge instructions, meds, and payment processes with clients.
• Set up recovery cages and provide general nursing care for patients.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

United Veterinary Care seeks an ECC Doctor Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care Department. The ideal candidate will have veterinary experience and be a reliable teammate to our ECC Doctors.

You will help patients live healthier lives and support veterinarians in delivering exceptional care. The role includes client communication, discharge planning, nursing care, and collaboration with the medical team.