Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital recherche un assistant vétérinaire pour fournir des soins exceptionnels aux animaux et soutenir l'équipe vétérinaire. Le rôle implique des responsabilités telles que la préparation des procédures, la communication avec les clients et la formation des collègues. Ce poste offre des opportunités de développement de carrière tout en s'assurant de la sécurité et du bien-être des animaux.

Qualifications

• Compétences techniques selon les directives NAVTA.
• Expérience dans la préparation et assistance de procédures.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement avec les clients et le personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assurer les soins optimaux aux animaux hospitalisés.
• Préparer et compléter le travail de procédure selon les pratiques légales.
• Former d'autres professionnels au sein de l'hôpital.

Skills

Soins aux animaux

Communication

Techniques de rétention sécurisées

Education

Certification en tant qu'assistant vétérinaire

Job description

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.