Veterinary Assistant at Animal Medical Services

Animal Medical Services (Blue Ridge)

Mount Airy (NC)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Animal Medical Services (Blue Ridge) in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and techs in patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgeries and lab work.

You will educate clients, handle samples, prepare prescriptions, and maintain inventory while keeping compassionate communication with clients. Weekend work may be required; prior veterinary experience is preferred, and we offer benefits and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

Patience and compassion when interacting with clients, teammates, and patients.
Ability to work effectively with veterinarians and practice staff.
Clear communication to clients and team members.
Active listening to follow veterinarians and client needs.
Strong organization for tracking lab samples, medications, and instructions.
Focus on client satisfaction through professional interactions.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in animal medicine and surgery as needed.
Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
Obtain and process samples; perform in-house lab work and prepare specimens for outside labs.
Take radiographs with proper safety procedures and PPE.
Handle and restrain animals during exams as needed.
Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments per veterinarian guidance.
Clean and organize exam and lab areas; restock supplies; maintain equipment.
Demonstrate warmth and professionalism with clients; show compassion for patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient plans and client concerns.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

As the largest provider of both large and small animal care in Surry County, Stokes County,Carroll County, and Patrick County, Animal Medical Services offers the convenience of meeting all their animal health needs in one location. No need to have multiple clinics they have to contact.

From your lap dog to your beef cattle, and even your daughter's new rabbit, you can rest assured that with Animal Medical Services, one phone call can get them the information and medical care you need.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Ability to work on weekends as required
Previous veterinary experience preferred
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered