Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and provide exceptional care to pets. The role involves educating clients, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring a safe environment for pets and clients. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for animal care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Technical skills in veterinary assistance.
• Experience in maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in patient care.
• Educate clients about pet health and services.
• Assist with surgical procedures as applicable.

Skills

Client Education

Technical Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
2. Act as the support for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize their productivity. Communicate effectively with the veterinarian, veterinary technicians, and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
3. 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 permitted by state practice acts.
4. Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services, and other relevant issues.
5. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
6. 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.
7. Assist with surgical procedures as applicable.
8. Utilize technical skills to the fullest extent within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.