Veterinary Assistant at Town and Veterinary Hospital

Overview

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a 3-doctor practice in Winchester, TN. Our team is committed to our clients and the pets they love by staying current through CE, technological advances in veterinary medicine, and a continuous desire to learn and share knowledge.

Role: The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

• Patience & Compassion: Remain professional while helping teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable; respond quickly and calmly to crises while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinate actions with veterinarians and team members; provide and incorporate feedback to achieve positive results.
• Communicating: Convey instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Follow veterinarians’ instructions and anticipate needs based on experience and feedback.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Track lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights; provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies; assist with keeping public areas clean; maintain medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all client interactions and provide care with compassion for patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members, including client discussions, patient plans, and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part-time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $12.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.