Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Client Experience

Pet Services of Louisiana, A Professional Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition support and sponsorships

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team on a full-time schedule, weekdays and Saturdays. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories and vitals, preparing medications, performing lab work and imaging, maintaining medical records, and helping maintain a clean hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in exams and routine procedures.
• Ability to take medical histories and vital signs.
• Familiarity with maintaining medical records and basic lab work.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical records

Laboratory work

Imaging

Tools

Diagnostic imaging

Laboratory equipment

Job description

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team on a full-time schedule, weekdays and Saturdays. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories and vitals, preparing medications, performing lab work and imaging, maintaining medical records, and helping maintain a clean hospital.