Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Client Support

134586 Heidt Veterinary Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet in Kentucky is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support technicians and veterinarians in a high-volume hospital. You will help manage admitted and discharged patients, assist in the reception area, and communicate with clients, coworkers, doctors, and vendors.

You must multitask autonomously with a team, endure odors and noises, and be prepared for occasional exposure to bites, scratches, and animal waste.

Qualifications

• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
• Able to perform multi-task-oriented duties autonomously with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides client service and administers care to hospitalized and inpatient pets.
• Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients throughout the day.
• Generates treatment plans.
• Gathers history and reviews treatment plans.
• Coordinates care of admitted with inpatient veterinarian.
• Collects samples.
• Opens templates and enters patient history.
• Communicates orders to appropriate staff.
• Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Ensures hospitalized patients are fed, watered, medicated, walked, and environments are clean.

Job description

AmeriVet in Kentucky is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support technicians and veterinarians in a high-volume hospital. You will help manage admitted and discharged patients, assist in the reception area, and communicate with clients, coworkers, doctors, and vendors.

You must multitask autonomously with a team, endure odors and noises, and be prepared for occasional exposure to bites, scratches, and animal waste.