What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Technician position at Ark Animal Hospital of Casper?
Ark Animal Hospital in Casper, WY is looking to add a full-time experienced veterinary tech or assistant to our team. Ark Animal Hospital is a fast growing, small animal veterinary practice that has provided high quality veterinary services with compassion to the community of Casper for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide a positive, caring environment to our clients, their pet companions, and our staff.
Job Skills As a Veterinary Tech or Assistant:
Job Skills As a Veterinary Tech or Assistant:
- Specimen collection including blood draws.
- Anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
- Performing fecal diagnostics.
- Preparing and handling of multiple laboratory diagnostics.
- Administering oral, injectable, and intravenous medications.
- Dental cleanings.
- Triage.
- Radiology.
- Nursing Care.
- Assisting in surgery.
- Care of both hospitalized and boarding patients.
Receptionist Skills (beneficial):
- Greet and welcome clients and their animal companions in a friendly, professional manner upon arrival to the clinic
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls using a multi-line phone system, including answering client questions, screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments.
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
- Process incoming and outgoing patients, including taking payments.
- Ensure reception area and client waiting area is tidy and presentable.
- Handling incoming mail and email.
- Process a variety of documents, maintain and update client information, service data, and other relevant data within practice management software.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing and paperwork organization.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the medical team and Practice Manager to ensure that clients are being provided with the highest level of care.
Requirements:
- Applicants who are licensed or have completed vocational degrees are preferred.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently.
- All applicants must be willing to participate in pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Veterinary experience is preferred.