Veterinary Assistant I

4 weeks ago

Excelsior, United States Excelsior Animal Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Veterinary Assistant

What We Do Matters

Our hospital is built on a foundation of core values that guide everything we do. How we treat pets, clients, our Team Members, and our communities matter. We consistently approach our work with both passion and compassion is by using our core set of values to guide us every day, every time - and we like to have fun Our core values aren't just a blurb in a company handbook. These values are at the heart of who we are and what we do, and we are proud to live by them every day.

Our Culture

At Excelsior Animal Hospital, we believe the best way to provide compassionate, quality care to pets is by putting relationships—with our clients, patients, Team Members, and community—at the heart of everything we do.

We're a close-knit group of veterinary professionals that pride ourselves on our ability to offer mentorship, support, a collaborative workplace, excellent communication, patient care, and client education skills. In addition to caring for pets, we also care for each other. Through day-to-day interactions and organized team-building activities, we create an environment where personal health and well-being is important and every individual matters.

We offer a complete benefits package, including free uniforms annually, generous personal pet discounts, six paid holidays, paid time off, and health/dental/vision insurance. Oh, and we like to have fun

Advance Your Career

Are you ready to see what's possible? Are you a positive, empathetic person who would be a great addition to any team? If you are seeking an exciting and challenging position in a fun-loving team environment at a well-established, small animal hospital, this position is for you. We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant that is passionate about helping clients as they are about helping their furry friends. This position is full-time but will consider part-time for the perfect candidate. We offer a schedule with some flexibility and the opportunity to become a leader in our clinic. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, great multi-tasker, team player, and has attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time but will consider part-time

Skills Required:

  • Experience in restraining canine and feline patients
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Flexible prioritization
  • Effective decision making
  • Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
  • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)

Skills Preferred:

  • Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
  • Ability to gather medical histories and vitals
  • Knowledge of in-house labs
  • Experience with phlebotomy, catheter placement and maintenance
  • Preparation and execution of imagery for radiology studies
  • Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
  • Knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist veterinarians with appointments
  • Educate clients about wellness and prevention, nutrition, and individual pet health needs
  • Provide high-quality service to all clients while maintaining maximum productivity
  • Initiate laboratory, radiology, and treatment procedures
  • Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after anesthetic procedures
  • Administer medications under the direction of a veterinarian
  • Anticipate veterinarian and team member needs
  • Foster a positive working culture built on our values
  • Perform dental prophylaxis and radiographs
  • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
  • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent computer use for long periods of time including typing
  • Walking/standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions
  • Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. unassisted, 75lbs. with assistance

Salary:

This position starts at $17/hr, pay is based on experience.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Uniform allowance
  • and more

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
    • 4-day work week and weekends off

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Excelsior, MN 55331: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Experience:

  • 6+ months Veterinary experience preferred

Work Location:

  • In person

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