What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Parker's Paws Animal Hospital?
Are you passionate about pets and veterinary medicine? Come work at one of the top-rated veterinary clinics in Nashville!
Parker's Paws Animal Hospital is a fast-growing, six-doctor practice in West Nashville located right in between The Nations, Sylvan Park, and Belle Meade/West Meade. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to add to our amazing team to support our growth!
The right candidate should be customer-centered, and have a strong work ethic. Surgical assistant experience a plus! We believe strongly in employee satisfaction and strive to ensure our staff feels appreciated and fulfilled. We focus on high-quality patient care and a great client experience. There is no boarding, no grooming, and no on-call schedule! We offer very competitive pay based on experience and have a great work-life balance!
Responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Assist doctors and other vet assistants with appointments and procedures
- Administer necessary medication
- Collect lab samples such as fecal, urine and ear cytology’s
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate way
- Document patient’s information in Avimark
- Obtain accurate vital signs and weight
- Be able to communicate with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a veterinary office a plus
- Must possess strong communication skills and have good judgement, a sense of urgency
- Must have good computer skills
- Must be able to physically and mentally be able to work in a fast and challenging environment
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
- Need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive pay
- Discounted veterinary care
- Educational assistance
- Medical Health Insurance
- 401K benefits
If this sounds like a family you want to be a part of, we would love to meet you! We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.