Veterinary Assistant

Location: Biscoe

Description

Veterinary Assistant

If you want to work with animals, there is an exclusive opportunity here at Animal Hospital Biscoe! We are looking for someone motivated to work and to be in this field to pursue it as a career.

Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Animal Hospital Biscoe, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• MUST possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Medical Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Referral Bonus Program
• Daily Pay on Demand
  
  The veterinarians and staff at Animal Hospital Biscoe are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership. As advocates for your pet's health, we believe that client education is the first and most important step toward promoting excellent pet health. Our entire team is happy to answer questions about your pet's health at any time. We try to keep you informed by providing educational information whenever possible.
  
  Unlike typical veterinary practices which offer 15-minute appointments, we offer 30-minute appointments focused on client education.
  
  We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.