Veterinary Assistant
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Denton
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Job Description:
Come work at Denton Veterinary Center, where our mission is to
improve lives through personalized care! We are a 4-doctor, small
animal practice, providing patient care to the rapidly growing
community of Denton, Texas, which is about 40 miles north of
Dallas. In addition to our patient care services, such as wellness
exams and preventative care, we also offer ultrasonography, Co2
laser therapy, and orthopaedic surgery. We also partner with with
Denton Animal Support Foundation to help less fortunate pets and
owners. We strive to provide continuing education to our employees
so they can all be as knowledgeable as possible! Denton Veterinary
Center is here to help advocate for pets. Apply today!
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians
and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the
hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will
help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for
animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary
Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible
for advocating for the patient as well as education of the
clients.
- Assist doctors and credentialed veterinary technicians with
appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures,
and pro-actively set up any equipment and or tools to be used for a
patient
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine,
and ear cytologies
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner
during examinations and procedures
- Obtain accurate vital signs on patients
- Document any changes of a pet's condition and vital signs
appropriately in medical records and notify doctor or veterinary
technicians of any unusual medical or behavioral problems
- Communication with all aspects of the medical team from the
front Customer Service Staff to the Kennel Technicians
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital including kennels and
runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite
- Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including
laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any
other tools that are essential to daily operations
- Communicate with clients per hospital policy in a compassionate
and professional way on either the status of their pet, or any
questions they may have
- Perform other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and
veterinary technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily
operation of the hospital
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday
shifts
- Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of
Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be
able to manage stressful situations
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast
paced and challenging environment
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working
harmoniously with teammates is required
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a
willingness to learn
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to
enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all
share common interest in promoting a collaborative working
environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling
a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals
among a great team of people!
Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Denton , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Denton, Texas
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