Full-time benefits include:-
Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
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CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
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Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
- VTNE and/or license reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discount
- Disability & Life Insurance
Schedule-
Monday - Thursday
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4x10- hour shifts per week
Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities-
Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Setup, Assist, and Clean up following all daily procedures and operations such as
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Endoscopies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure
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Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to: direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture
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Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and how to submit them to outside laboratories
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Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheck appointments, and understanding the process of the appointments and the difference between the two types
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Practice professional and empathetic communication between clients and other team members when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medica manner, with proper medical terminology
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Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies
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Work under the direct supervision and take orders from your DVM and LVT on duty
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Assist in weekly inventory checks and notifying inventory manager of items that need replenishing
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Able to understand and function within the electronic practice management software to locate and pull previous medical records and to start initial records for each appointment
Qualifications-
Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience required, ER or specialty strongly preferred.
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
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Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
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Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
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Able to multitask and work under pressure.
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Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.
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