What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at American Veterinary Group?
Veterinary Assistant Position
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at the American Veterinary Group. This individual will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and client service in our fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
Main Responsibilities:
Ideal Candidate:
Requirements:
Benefits:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at the American Veterinary Group. This individual will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and client service in our fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist Veterinarians during initial examinations, including restraining animals when necessary.
- Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies, ensuring that equipment is in working order.
- Communicate effectively with clients and update patient files.
Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Demonstrates compassion and caring towards animals and clients.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Exhibits excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and harmonious working relationships with team members.
- Prior experience is preferred, but not required.
Requirements:
- Prior customer service experience.
- Able to lift 40 pounds.
Benefits:
- Health care plan (medical, dental & vision options).
- 401k match.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- One day off for work-life balance.
- Short-term and long-term disability options.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Discounted veterinary care.
- Scrub allowance.
- Hands-on and E-training opportunities.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Tuition assistance for prospective veterinary technician students.
