Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Stock Ownership

Suveto; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with a true match up to 4%

VSOP grants (Suveto's Veterinary Stock

Stock ownership plan (VSOP)

Job summary

Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team in Chino Valley, AZ. This full-time position involves supporting veterinarians in exams, preparing rooms, taking client histories, and assisting with in-house lab work.

You will educate clients on preventative care, monitor hospitalized patients, and help with admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Medical terminology

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Compassionate nature

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team in Chino Valley, AZ. This full-time position involves supporting veterinarians in exams, preparing rooms, taking client histories, and assisting with in-house lab work.

You will educate clients on preventative care, monitor hospitalized patients, and help with admissions and discharges.