Veterinary Assistant

amerivet; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

AmeriVet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a high-volume hospital in Lima, OH. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, assists with admissions, patient care, and client communication.

The position includes reception tasks, multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting, and adherence to hospital policies to ensure smooth patient flow. Ideal candidates will handle odors/noises, assist with exams, and coordinate with staff while delivering compassionate care to patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform multi-task-oriented duties autonomously with a team-oriented approach.
• Able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and handle animal-related environments.
• Willingness to assist in reception and client communication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service and care to hospitalized and inpatient pets.
• Admit surgical, dental, and admitted patients.
• Assist veterinarians with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Ensure patients are fed, hydrated, medicated, walked, and environments are clean and comfortable.
• Coordinate care with inpatient veterinarians and other staff.
• Complete records and discharge instructions in a timely manner.
• Answer phone calls, set up appointments, and respond to client questions.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Reception duties

Adaptability

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Full-time Veterinary Assistant needed in this high-volume veterinary hospital. The purpose of this position is to assist technicians and veterinarians with the flow of admitted and discharged patients. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and animal waste. This position will also help in the reception area, where duties include all forms of communication with clients, coworkers, doctors, and vendors. Applicants must be able to perform multi-task-oriented duties autonomously with a team-oriented approach.

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:

• Competitive pay
• performance bonuses
• 401(k) matching
• student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off
• holidays

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.