Veterinary Assistant

Stryker Corporation; Lima (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and client services in a hospital setting. You will admit surgical and dental patients, assist veterinarians during exams and treatments, and help coordinate inpatient care to ensure comfortable and well-managed hospital environments.

You will also handle medical records, discharge instructions, and communications with clients, contributing to a collaborative team focused on animal well-being and community service.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinary staff and handling hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides client service and administers care to hospitalized and inpatient pets.
• Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients throughout the day.
• Generates treatment plans.
• Gathers history and reviews treatment plans.
• Coordinates care of admitted with inpatient veterinarian.
• Collects samples.
• Opens templates and enters patient history.
• Communicates orders to appropriate staff.
• Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Assists staff members as needed with call-backs, and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides client service and administers care to hospitalized and inpatient pets.
• Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients throughout the day.
• Generates treatment plans.
• Gathers history and reviews treatment plans.
• Coordinates care of admitted with inpatient veterinarian.
• Collects samples.
• Opens templates and enters patient history.
• Communicates orders to appropriate staff.
• Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Assists other team members, ensuring that all hospitalized patients are fed, watered, given their medications, and walked, and that their environments are clean and comfortable.

Medical Records

• Coordinates patients that need to be seen same day,
• Completes records, bills, and discharge instructions for each patient in a timely manner.
• Find and file charts

Client Relations

• Prepares hospital release instructions.
• Packages up items to go home (e.g., medications, food, instructions).
• Assists with the discharge of hospitalized, surgical, and dental patients.
• Answering phone calls, setting up appointments, answering questions from clients.

Personal Conduct

• Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
• Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
• Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
• Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
• Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks.
• Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
• Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.

Additional Duties

• Attends departmental and staff meetings.
• Processes pharmacy requests.
• Helps with examination room appointments (if schedule and patient load allow).
• Assists staff members as needed with call-backs, and other duties as assigned.
• Keeps the treatment area clean and stocked.
• Performs other duties as directed.

At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.