Veterinary Assistant at Animal Medical Services (Blue Ridge)

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Mount Airy (NC, MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting veterinarians in providing exceptional care to a diverse range of animals, from pets to livestock. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your contributions. Join this innovative practice and make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Personal Pet Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practices, assisting with patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of veterinary systems like Idexx and Avimark is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams and surgical procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and maintain inventory.
• Educate clients on veterinary care and procedures.

Skills

Triage

SOAP Documentation

Basic Math

Strong Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Idexx

Avimark

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. The ideal candidate has experience with triage, SOAP documentation and is able to properly document charges for services as well discharge instructions.

Knowledge of Idexx and Avimark systems is a plus!

Anticipated work schedule: 4 days p/week, 10 hours p/day

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.
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• 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:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal pet discount after 30 days of employment

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $12.00 - USD $14.00 /Hr.