Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Dublin Animal Hospital

VetEvolve; Dublin (VA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

VetEvolve is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Dublin Animal Hospital to support veterinarians and the medical team in delivering compassionate care to pets and families.

You will perform clinical, nursing, and client-education duties, maintain sterile environments, and assist with procedures while adhering to hospital policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to navigate practice management software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement and medication administration.
• Prepare and monitor patients undergoing surgical procedures ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and document results accurately.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Maintain daily controlled drug logs and proper storage of substances.
• Support medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing.
• Provide client education on preventative care, medications, and nutrition.

Connaissances

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Laboratory tests

Radiology

Dentistry

Client education

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Dublin Animal Hospital

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role inassistingveterinarians and the medical support teamtoensurethe delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This positionis responsible forperforming a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician alsoassistsinmaintainingconsistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring.
• Prepare,monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care.
• Assistveterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology,fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results asappropriate.
• Operate andmaintaindiagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed, maintaining strict compliance with DEA, OSHA, AHAA and hospital regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily controlled drug logs and ensure proper storage, and documentation of controlled substances.
• Monitor, and implement treatment plans accurately in the document.
• Support hospital operations throughaccuratemedical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing.
• Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations. Take concise medical histories.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, andassistwith ordering medical supplies as needed.
• Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments.
• Ensure all duties are performedin accordance withstate practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies.
• Performadditionalduties as assigned based on hospital needs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Demonstratedproficiencyin anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in strong communicationand organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations.
• Capable ofmultitasking in a fast-paced setting whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
• Experienced with being able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in VetEvolve’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.