Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Inspire Veterinary Partners Inc; Haydenville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care to pets and support veterinarians and technicians. This role involves patient care, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community that values collaboration and high standards of care.

Benefits

401k with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO: 2 weeks in first year, 4 weeks in second year

Disability insurance

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• 12-18 months recent veterinary experience.
• Ability to manage detailed records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate patient care and alerts veterinarians to changes in condition.
• Cleans and maintains hospital equipment and facility.
• Assists with surgeries and performs basic emergency care.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Patient Restraint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary preferred

Job description

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Description

At Williamsburg Animal Clinic, you can expect to work alongside a highly leveraged & tenured team who work closely together to focus on providing the best care to our patients. Our wonderful hospital family is built on a foundation of open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals. Together we have created a positive work culture where each member feels valued and supported to perform their role and collaborate seamlessly to provide excellent patient care. Through our daily interactions with patients, we strive to maintain our strong and respected reputation built on integrity and a high level of care. Working at Williamsburg Animal Clinic will remind you why you went into veterinary medicine in the first place! We are so proud of the legacy we have created in our community.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments.

The Assistant uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care, responds quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintains high standards of patient care. This person communicates clearly with veterinarians, other practice personnel, and clients to ensure patients receive the care they need. Assistants are friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers. They multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively. Veterinary Assistants strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this assurance to clients. The Assistant provides patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable and may provide training to other members of the healthcare team.

Position reports to Practice Manager and receives direction from veterinarians. Works alongside Technicians, who determine support scope and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients' condition.
• Recognizes contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
• Medicates patients.
• Uses proper safety techniques for radiological procedures.
• Recovers patients from anesthesia.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
• Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
• Helps with and documents patient treatments.
• Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
• Sets up and assists with procedures like IV catheterization.
• Bathes patients as needed.
• Assists with patient admits and releases.
• Ensures patients leave in better condition, e.g., clean and with IV catheter removed.
• Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses.
• Calculates drug dosages and fills prescriptions accurately.
• Assists with lab tests.
• Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Performs procedures such as pedicures and fluid administration.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment.
• Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
• Removes trash, sweeps, and mops floors daily.
• Launders soiled linens.
• Uses inventory control procedures to ensure stock levels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay considers skills, experience, and location.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Eligibility for Employee Stock Option Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees, after 30 days).
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts.
• PTO: 2 weeks in first year, 4 weeks in second year, plus additional leave days and holidays.
• Disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary benefits available.
• EAP Wellness services.
• Pet care discounts.
• Scrub allowance.

Community & Lifestyle

Enjoy a vibrant community with affordable living, college towns, recreational activities, and proximity to skiing. Embrace the small-town charm and the active lifestyle of the Pioneer Valley.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary preferred.
• 12-18 months recent veterinary experience.
• Ability to manage detailed records accurately.
• Proper patient restraint skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks independently and efficiently.
• Compassionate, respectful, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds, more with assistance.
• Work energically for long shifts, sometimes over 10 hours.