Part Time Weekend Veterinary Assistant

AECOM; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians by providing exceptional pet care and client education. The role involves assisting in procedures, maintaining patient comfort, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of veterinary practices.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with veterinary protocols and care.
• Ability to handle pets safely and comfortably.
• Experience in maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in providing care and education to clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.
• Monitor the safety and comfort of hospitalized pets.

Skills

Communication

Technical skills in veterinary assistance

Client education

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

+ Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.

+ Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.

+ Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.

+ Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.

+ Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.

+ Assist with surgery as applicable.

+ Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

+ Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Other job duties as assigned.