Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Boynton Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 21 - 22
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Veterinary Assistant
Competitive pay starting at $21 - 22.25 / hr!
On top of great pay we offer benefits that are designed to support you professionally financially mentally and physically because we not only care about your career but we also care about your well-being. Here are just some of the benefits you can look forward to when you join our team:
- Healthcare coverage options including dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) options
- Paid time off
- 401k with company match
- Paid Parental Leave after 6 months of employment
- Family building benefits including fertility and adoption
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Multiple Mental Health resources
- Discounts in-practice on and for pet insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
At Chewy Vet Care were transforming the veterinary experience for pets pet parents and most importantly for veterinary professionals. Our brand-new practices are designed from the ground up by veterinarians to empower you with advanced equipment purpose-built technology and a supportive team culture that lets you do your best work every day.
Were looking for a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help us deliver care that begins with a visit and lasts a lifetime. Here youll find a collaborative pet-loving community flexible scheduling and benefits that support your life inside and outside the practice. Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary Team Members.
What Youll Do:
- Set the bar for providing high-level proficient veterinary medical care.
- Use integrated technology to deliver consistent and appropriate medical care.
- Perform veterinary assistant skills to support practice veterinarians including assistance with operating medical equipment (like lab radiology anesthesia and dental) and functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
- Review invoices with clients and handle client payments.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with other Team Members keeping veterinarians informed in real time on patient updates (in practice at referral and under home care)
- Be proficient using the PIMS and aid others on the team in their use of the technology.
- Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs.
- Assist practice manager with communicating on inventory needs.
- Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
- Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management.
What Youll Need:
- Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to complete the skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant.
- Experience in veterinary medicine.
- Passion for helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service.
- Excellent verbal / written communication observational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
- Frequently lift up to 50 to 70pounds using an optional team lift and occasionally lift greater than 70 pounds using a team lift.
- Stand push pull carry squat and kneel.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
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