Veterinary Assistant at Blue Cross Pet Clinic

Blue Cross Pet Clinic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Blue Cross Pet Clinic in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, prep for surgeries, and in-house lab work. You will monitor hospitalized pets, handle radiographs, and educate clients on procedures and care.

The role requires surgical experience, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, weekend availability, and solid computer skills. We offer benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development in a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when interacting with clients, patients, and team members.
• Ability to collaborate with veterinarians and staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Clear and effective communication with clients and team members.
• Active listening to follow veterinarians’ instructions and patient needs.
• Strong organizational skills for managing lab specimens, meds, and patient instructions.
• Focus on client satisfaction through professional and empathetic service.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and perform routine in-house lab work.
• Prepare patients and monitor during surgery, including vital signs.
• Obtain samples and process specimens for labs.
• Take and develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals as needed during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Keep exam rooms and equipment clean and restocked.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

Blue Cross Pet Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital in San Antonio, TX. With our state-of-the-art facility and compassionate team, all our clients know they can trust their pets in our hands.

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.

**Must have surgical experience

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

• 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

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

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.