Veterinary Assistant (PT)

Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Vestavia Animal Clinic is a four-doctor hospital that has been serving the Birmingham area since 1984. We strive to provide convenient, affordable, high-quality veterinary care, with a focus on preventive medicine to provide a long, high-quality life for our community's pets. We offer echo cardiogram, ultrasound, digital X-ray, Tonometry, Video Otoendoscopy. We have im3 dental equipment and have a dedicated dental suite. Our veterinarians are practiced in orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology and endocrinology.We pride ourselves in being knowledgeable hard-workers that know how to have fun at work. If you share our passion for quality medicine and want to be part of a strong team, we encourage you to 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
    • Competitive Salary based on experience
    • Retirement Plan (401k)
    • 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! Associated topics: animal care assistant, animal care attendant, animal care technician, assistant, attendant, vet assistant, vet technician, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, technician

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