Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care, Surgical Support

North Main Animal Clinic; Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

North Main Animal Clinic in Dayton, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, labs, imaging, and client education. This role helps prepare patients for surgery, collect samples, and maintain clean exam rooms.

The team emphasizes warmth, compassion, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development, weekend work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; 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.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

North Main Animal Clinic in Dayton, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, labs, imaging, and client education. This role helps prepare patients for surgery, collect samples, and maintain clean exam rooms.

The team emphasizes warmth, compassion, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development, weekend work, and a comprehensive benefits package.