Veterinary Assistant at Canyon Creek Family Vet

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Sherman (TX); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Canyon Creek Family Vet in Sherman, TX seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, treatments, and surgeries. You’ll monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and educate clients on care and procedures.

The role demands teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with weekend availability as needed. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifikationen

• Weekend work availability as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts.
• Familiarity with PPE and OSHA safety practices.
• Basic math for calculating medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Strong communication to ensure patient safety.

Aufgaben

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and procedures.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Collect samples and run in-house lab tests; prepare specimens.
• Take radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia as directed.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam and lab areas; restock supplies.
• Communicate with clients and team about patient plans and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Jobbeschreibung

Practice:

You’d do anything for your family. At Canyon Creek Family Vet, we feel the same. Each one of our patients receives compassionate, attentive care from a team of experts that will treat your pet like their own. We offer top-of-the-line animal services for pets in Sherman, Knollwood, Denison, Whitesboro, and surrounding cities. Our talented staff truly cares for your animals, just look at our social media page. Come see why we are the highest-rated veterinarian in Sherman.

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:

• 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 $16.00 /Hr.