Veterinary Assistant - Spelts & Masters Veterinary Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care and treatment. The role involves monitoring hospitalized pets, assisting with surgeries, preparing medications, and educating clients on care and procedures.

The position requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Prior veterinary experience is preferred, with OSHA PPE safety practices emphasized.

Qualifications

• Excellent patience and compassion when dealing with patients, clients and teammates.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to coordinate actions with veterinarians and staff.
• Clear communication to clients and team members for successful patient care.
• Active listening to understand needs based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organized handling of lab specimens, medications, and patient instructions.
• Commitment to client satisfaction in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
• Assist with outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights; educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital laboratory testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations as required.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Keep exam rooms and equipment clean and stocked; support public areas of the practice.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

Spelts and Masters Veterinary Clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services for both small and large animals. From routine check-ups to emergency care, our experienced veterinarians are here to provide the best possible treatment for pets of all kinds.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements/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

Benefits Offered

• 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

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $12.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.