Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Foley (AL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Vet

Résumé du poste

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for the Dykes Veterinary Clinic in Foley, AL. This full-time position supports veterinarians, restrains animals when needed, stocks exam and surgery rooms, sterilizes tools, and communicates with clients while updating patient records. A strong work ethic, professionalism, and multi-tasking ability are essential.

Some weekends may be required. Applicants should be energetic, people-and-pet oriented with excellent organizational and

Qualifications

• Professionalism, dependability and strong communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Maintain on-site presence as an essential function of care and safety.

Connaissances

Prior Customer Service Experience

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Description du poste

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dykes Veterinary Clinic

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Job Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students