What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at CityVet?
Happy people. Healthy pets.
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.
We are looking for the right person to join our team!
CityVet Uptown Charlotte is looking for Veterinary Assistants with a minimum of 1 year of experience to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The Veterinary Assistant (VA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Assistant manage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Essential qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
- At least 1 year of veterinary in office experience
- Ability to follow directions and plan of care established by Veterinarian, even if there are differing treatment options
- Displays critical thinking ability and active listening skills
- Self-driven, takes initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction
- Maturity, good judgement and professional demeanor
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
- Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
- Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
- Lift 50 lbs to waist height
- Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication & listening skills
- Self-motivated & team-oriented
- Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful / emergency situations
- Bilingual would be nice but not required
A day in the life :
Purr-worthy people care
At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.
In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive :
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