What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at PetVet Care Centers?
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
Irvine Pet Hospital is a six doctor Veterinary Hospital located in the beautiful Woodbridge Community. We are proud to serve our community with the best pet care possible. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and our excellent patient care. Our Doctors are experienced, compassionate and caring, and enjoy taking care of pets.
Tasks include:
Provide compassionate care to all patients • Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and shows them to an examining room, taking the patient’s weight and other vital signs upon arrival • Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT’s). • Calm and soothes anxious patients • Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint • Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs • Operate and maintain hospital equipment including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors and machines, etc. • Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. • Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors • Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s) • Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans • Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry • Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release • Adhere to hospital’s safety and wellness regulations • Understand and carry out oral and written directions • Maintain accurate medical records • Shows up for work regularly; full time presence at work is essential for every shift • Promote hospital products and services and support the organization • Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT). Assists in collecting and submitting laboratory samples. Assists with performing ear cleanings and minor flushes • Obtains skin scrapes and tape samples • Prepares skin and ear cytology
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
- Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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