What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun?
Are you looking for a place that values your skills as a technician? Doctors who listen and want to work together to evolve? A culture that values each individual team member and puts our people first? Look no further and join us!
We are Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun, a growing veterinary practice in Loudoun County, VA with dedicated and supportive team members who provide superior service to our clients and their pets. We are looking for an amazing team member to bring their skills and help us to continue to achieve the highest level of care.
What you will do:
- Work with a team of people who love their jobs and know how to balance having fun with providing exceptional medical care to pets.
- Bring new ideas and a positive attitude to help us continue to grow together as a team.
- Use your knowledge as a veterinary medical professional to provide a superior experience to our patients and clients.
- Be able to practice and build your technical skills in a patient and supportive environment.
- Be valued for your unique experience and expertise in the practice of veterinary medicine.
- Continue to learn and grow in your knowledge, using it to educate clients to elevate the care provided to their pets.
Required Skills:
- Efficient and organized high volume appointment assistant
- Take a thorough medical history
- Proficiency at blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, OR jugular)
- Be able to restrain and handle aggressive or non-aggressive feline and canine patients
- Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)
- Maintain clean and safe facilities
Skills that would great if you have, and we can teach if you don't!
- Venipuncture (cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)
- Running in-house lab work
- Processing reference lab samples
- Understanding of veterinary pharmacology
- Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to decipher medical records
- Performing Radiographs
- Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, and pro-actively set up any equipment and or tools to be used for a patient
- Dispense medications
- Collect laboratory samples
Some qualities we look for in an ideal candidate:
- Positive attitude- Attitude is Everything! Protecting a healthy culture is top priority.
- A sense of humor is a must.
- Dedication to the profession!
- Communication to both staff and clients with respect and compassion.
- Appreciate a team that applauds your strengths, while helping you become the best version of yourself.
- Willingness and flexibility
- Reliability
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ashburn, VA 20147: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25