Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Wellness Partners is a privately owned family oriented veterinary practice with a commitment to excellence. With our increasing number of new clients we are continuously adding to our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on our exceptional care given by our compassionate doctors and staff. Founded in 1956 our AAHA accredited Orrville Veterinary Clinic was the first in our organization of clinics. Today we are thriving as we have grown to five clinics in total. We are located in Wayne Medina Summit and Stark counties. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our loyal clients across Northeast Ohio
In addition to focusing on our patients and clients we believe that our staff is the most important asset. We thrive on investing in our staff and being the catalyst that drives them to reach their goals. Whether its through mentorship CE or VWPs education initiative we are here to support our team as they achieve milestones in their careers.
Our owners have provided the staff with devoted coaches that empower us to work through interpersonal differences and embrace individuality. By learning how we each receive and process information differently we are able to foster an environment where open communication is not only easy it is incredibly welcomed.
Our nurturing culture of inclusion equity and accountability sets us apart from the rest. Honesty integrity and respect are engrained in everything we do. We encourage the staff to share new ideas; your voice will always be heard and your input will be valued. We have a unified purpose to provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and the commitment of our amazing team is what keeps VWP the practice of choice.
Please see the Veterinary Assistant job description below:
Position Summary
A Veterinary Assistant supports technicians and veterinarians in exams treatment and surgery. The Veterinary Assistant assists with animal restraint housekeeping client communication treatments and surgeries. Veterinary Assistants support both registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians in daily patient care. They communicate with clients in person and by phone for followup care and patient monitoring.
Reports to: Veterinarian on staff Practice Manager
Job Responsibilities
Technical Duties
Patient Care for boarding and hospitalized animals including cage cleaning exercising feeding observing signs of illness and controlling the spread of parasites and infectious diseases
- Restrain patients for procedures performed by technicians or doctors
- Administer medications
- Assess change in animal status
- Trim nails
- Clean ears
- Ensure hospital patients and boarding pets go home wellgroomed and in an appropriate medical state
Laboratory & Pharmacy
- Perform basic inhouse lab tests
- Complete forms for reference lab
- Fill out lab reports and logs
- Clean lab area
- Fill prescriptions
- Wash and wrap packs and gowns
- Basic use of microscope
Inventory
- Unpack deliveries reconcile against packing slip and restock supplies
- Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
- Assist with ordering of and supplies
- Assist with purchasing and stocking of cleaning and office supplies
Housekeeping Duties
- Do laundry
- Clean cages and boarding kennels
- Help maintain clean exam rooms treatment area and surgical suite
- Clean public and staff areas
- Assist with taking the trash to the road on trash day
- Assist with maintenance of all lab machines autoclave
- Assist with maintenance of the xray machine
- Assist with the xray Quality Assurance Program at Seville
Client Communication Duties
- Professional cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners
- Knowledge of common diseases their symptoms and means of transmission
- Knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to answer questions and assist in marketing veterinary services from which clients pets would benefit
Administrative Duties
- Help in reception area when needed
- Know how to check out clients and release patients
- Understand frontdesk procedures in order to assist receptionists such as phone system veterinary practicemanagement software and appointment scheduling guidelines
- Bring concerns to management
Previous veterinary experience is highly preferred but not required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
