Job description

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Caring Hands Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We are seeking career-oriented individuals who are committed to the profession, value compassionate care and teamwork, and will put forth the extra effort needed to achieve the high-quality service our clients expect.

About Us

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.

What We Offer

Caring Hands offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, Roth(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, CE allowance, paid life and AD&D, Flex Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, Health Savings Account (HSA), optional supplemental insurance, and discounts on personal pet care. Full-time employees are offered paid time off.

We also encourage the growth and development of our pet care teams. We support this by offering an individualized training program, team mentorship and continuing education.

If you enjoy a fun, fast-paced energized environment in which you can develop and grow, Caring Hands is the place for you!

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications/Requirements

The primary role of all Caring Hands Animal Hospital employees is to ensure that our clients and patients experience top-notch customer service and excellent patient care. Specific responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistants include:

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM
• Be proficient in a variety of medical skills and techniques ranging from but not limited to: restraining, taking vitals, administering vaccines, sample collection, etc.
• Knowledgeable of the different departments in the hospital including laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar and terms
• Strong Client Communication and Education. Ability to review medical records, estimates and/or discharge instructions with clients
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Qualified applicants will have the following traits & abilities:

• Previous relevant experience desirable
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills, and teamwork abilities
• Strong computer skills

Special Work Conditions

• Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 30lbs unassisted.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors & noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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