Veterinary Assistant at Calera Animal Hospital

Calera Animal Hospital; Calera (AL); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

Calera Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, lab work, and client education. The role includes assisting with exams and surgeries, handling samples, and maintaining a clean, organized practice.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and compassionate care for every patient. Weekend availability is required, and benefits include paid time off and health coverage. Join our trusted community clinic in Calera, AL.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Lift patients up to 25 pounds; heavier lifts with assistance.
• OSHA safety techniques including PPE.
• Basic math for dosage calculations.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery as needed.
• Take histories, vital signs and weights; educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab tests.
• Take and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines.
• Clean and restock rooms and equipment; assist with others.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members; address concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patience & Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Description du poste

Practice

Calera Animal Hospital began as a small clinic with a commitment to delivering high-quality care and personalized attention to each pet.Over the years, we have expanded our services and grown our team, earning the trust and loyalty of our community. Today, we are proud to be recognized as a trusted name in veterinary care, dedicated to the health and well-being of every pet we treat.

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. Bilingual preferred.

Pay $12 - $16

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 $12.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.