Veterinary Assistant

Wareham Animal Hospital; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training development

Continuing ed credits

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Wareham Animal Hospital in Wareham, MA seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians from intake to discharge. You will obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, assist with procedures, manage medical records, and help educate clients while keeping the hospital organized and calm.

The role requires at least 2 years in clinical veterinary medicine or graduation from an accredited veterinary assistant program, strong communication, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in clinical veterinary medicine or graduation from a veterinary assistant program.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments from intake to discharge.
• Obtain vital signs and medical history from clients.
• Document medical records and procedures.
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement.
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples.
• Perform in-house cytology and radiographs as needed.
• Educate clients and discharge patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Provide nursing and husbandry care.

Skills

Clinical veterinary exp

Self-motivated

Interpersonal comms

EMR experience

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Vet assistant program grad

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Wareham Animal Hospital is a growing Urgent Care and Specialty hospital located in Wareham, Massachusetts. We are looking for highly driven veterinary professionals with a strong work ethic. If you're someone who wants to use your skill set and knowledge to improve patient care and efficiency, you are welcome to the team. The Veterinary Assistant team will promote excellent patient care and intercommunication with staff and pet owners.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in the clinical veterinary medicine industry or a graduate from a veterinary assistant program


• Self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Strong computer skills, including electronic medical record keeping


• Ability to move 50 lbs

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Assist veterinarians with appointments from intake to discharge


• Obtain vital parameters from patients and proper medical history from clients


• Medical Record documentation


• Phlebotomy and Intravenous catheter placement


• Preparation and collection of diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and stool


• Microscopic evaluation for in-house cytology


• Obtain Radiographs


• Client education and discharge


• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and clients


• Provide patients with nursing and husbandry care

What can you expect from Wareham Animal Hospital?

• Work happiness balanced with your personal life


• The opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career


• To be respected and valued


• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits


• Dental insurance


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift


• 4x10


• Day shift


• Evening shift


• Monday to Friday


• No overnights


• Rotating weekends