Veterinary Assistant

2 days ago

Fredericksburg, United States EverVet Partners Full time
Why You’ll Love this Veterinary Assistant Job

If you are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you

When you become a part of Hartwood Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

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Pay Range: $14-16 / Hour

Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
Maternity Leave *
Bereavement Leave
Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
Discount Programs
Discounted Veterinary Care
On-Demand Pay Options
Referral Bonus
Career Enhancement Benefits:

The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only

Job Responsibilities
Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments
Get weights on all patients prior to examination
Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review
Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records
Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records
Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)
Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVT
Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients
Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites
Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs
Complete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patients
Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean
Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)
Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)
Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs
Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested
Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)
Required Skills and Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred
At least one year experience preferred
Experience handling a variety of animals
Strong customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Basic math and writing skills
Ability to express compassion
Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior
Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)

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