Veterinary Assistant

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The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize productivity. Communicate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Other job duties as assigned.

• Quality
• Responsibility
• Mutuality
• Efficiency
• Freedom

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Listening
• Peer Relationships
• Personal Learning

• Ensure medical quality
• Effective communication
• Drive for results
• Functional Skills
• Priority Setting

• Ability to multi-task—manages multiple tasks at one time with accuracy under distraction.
• Communication skills - fluent English, strong written and verbal communication.
• Organizational ability - systematic approach and orderliness.
• Problem solving skills - identify, analyze and solve problems with practical solutions.
• Client service skills - attentive, courteous and informative service.
• Intellectual ability - follows instructions and provides directions.
• Mathematical ability - basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Computer skills - proficient with medical software and Microsoft Office.

• Initiative
• Integrity
• Cooperativeness
• Flexibility
• Independence
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods.
• Confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Part-time schedule including weekends and evenings; may require more than 40 hours per week.
• English reading, writing and speaking proficiency; mental processes for reasoning, memory and language ability.
• Moderate to high noise level in the work environment.
• Ambulatory ability to perform duties in hospital; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand–eye coordination and visual acuity for medical equipment and tasks.
• Exposure to pets, potential bites or scratches, and possible exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications.

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform all required NAVTA skills at a level to aid in practice efficiency.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform radiography duties.
• One year related experience required; customer service experience preferred.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy, Federal and State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

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