Veterinary Assistant at St. Croix Veterinary Center

Veterinary Assistant ix Veterinary Center

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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.

Pay: $17 - $19 DOE

• Patience & Compassion:
  Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients and patients feel comfortable and safe.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
• Communicating:
  Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:
  Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners, picking up needs based on prior experience and feedback.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions and workflow while managing multiple patients.
• Client Satisfaction:
  Ensuring all interactions result in highest level of client satisfaction.

• Assist veterinarians in practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing 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 at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep public areas clean; maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; or with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• 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 $17.00 – $19.00 /hr.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

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