Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care with Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Southaven (MS); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

Precious Paws Animal Hospital in Southaven, MS seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory and assist with surgical procedures.

You will perform in-house lab work, educate clients, and help with radiographs, medications, vaccines, and treatments, while maintaining high standards of client and patient care.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; with assistance >25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including PPE.
• Basic math and dosage calculations.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong communication skills for patient safety.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery tasks.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain blood, stool and other samples; perform in-house lab tests.
• Take, develop and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all client interactions.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Precious Paws Animal Hospital in Southaven, MS seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory and assist with surgical procedures.

You will perform in-house lab work, educate clients, and help with radiographs, medications, vaccines, and treatments, while maintaining high standards of client and patient care.