Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care & Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Erie Animal Hospital in Erie, PA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, manage inventory, and assist with in-house lab work. You will also educate clients about procedures and care, with no surgery/anesthesia experience required.

Candidates should have solid clerical skills, a basic understanding of veterinary terminology, and comfort with veterinary software.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, treatment, and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• 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, 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.
• Accurately preparing and explaining treatment plans to owners.
• Accurately invoicing for services.
• Accurately assist with and maintain digital and A.I. generated records and medical notes for the veterinarian.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Erie Animal Hospital in Erie, PA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, monitor hospitalized pets, manage inventory, and assist with in-house lab work. You will also educate clients about procedures and care, with no surgery/anesthesia experience required.

Candidates should have solid clerical skills, a basic understanding of veterinary terminology, and comfort with veterinary software.