About the Job :

The Veterinarian (DVM) Personal Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a pet hospital. The assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian and ensures the animals' well-being and the client's satisfaction.

Berkeley Animal Hospital is a newly constructed, privately owned clinic in Berkeley. We are seeking a full-time veterinary personal assistant to join our team as we grow.

Check out our website, www.banimalhospital.com for more details about us!

About You :

• Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
• passionate about veterinary medicine and animal well-being.
• Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e., Windows, Microsoft, Gmail, and Google Drive). Our software is Idexx Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.

Job duties include :

1. Administrative Support

• Scheduling : Manage the veterinarian’s calendar, including appointments, surgeries, and meetings.
• Correspondence : Handle incoming and outgoing communication, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
• Documentation : Maintain and organize patient records, medical histories, and other essential documents.
• Billing : Assist with invoicing, processing payments, and managing financial records.

2. Client Interaction

• Greeting Clients : Upon arrival, welcome clients and their pets, ensuring they feel comfortable and attended to.
• Client Communication : Communicate with clients about appointments, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Education : Provide pet care, nutrition, and preventive measures information.

3. Operational Support

• Inventory Management : Monitor and order medical supplies, ensuring the hospital is adequately stocked.
• Facility Maintenance : Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the office and examination rooms.
• Equipment Maintenance : Ensure medical equipment functions properly and arrange repairs when needed.

4. Medical Assistance

• Preparation : Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas for procedures, ensuring all necessary tools and supplies are available.
• Support During Procedures : Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.

5. Animal Care

• Basic Care : Provide primary care for animals.
• Medication Administration : Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitoring : Observe and report on the health and behavior of animals in recovery or under treatment

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Veterinary experience.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is :

• Enthusiastic and highly reliable.
• People-oriented, Team-oriented & Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable / flexible.
• Autonomous / Independent.
• Able to provide a long-term commitment.

Job Types : Full-time ( Pay hourly based on experience)

Benefits :

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Employee discount

About Berkeley Animal Hospital

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. Our 3000-square-foot facility has five exam rooms, a large treatment area, a dental suite, a surgery suite, and Free warming cages.

About Berkeley Animal Hospital :

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, dental suite, surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages.

We offer acupuncture and have on call specialists that include : internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.

Last updated : 2024-06-17