Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgery (Flexible Scheduling)

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Bessemer City (NC); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, prepare patients for exams, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with in-house lab work.

You will educate clients, assist with surgeries, maintain sterile supplies, and help with charting and basic IT tasks. Weekend availability is required; prior veterinary experience is preferred, and physical tasks include lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience required.
• Able to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, prepare patients for exams, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with in-house lab work.

You will educate clients, assist with surgeries, maintain sterile supplies, and help with charting and basic IT tasks. Weekend availability is required; prior veterinary experience is preferred, and physical tasks include lifting up to 25 pounds.