What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Sonora Veterinary Group?
**Hourly wage depends on experience**
Our clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6:00PM, Saturdays and Sundays we are closed to the public.
Our technicians and assistants have varying shifts from 7:25AM-4:25PM, 8-8:30AM-5-5:30PM, 9AM-6PM Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM on Saturdays (usually out earlier, but must come back if on PM treatment duty), and Sundays 8AM-5PM (may leave early if done with responsibilities, but responsible to return for PM treatments, or emergencies that arise and need an assistant during that shift). Must be willing to work some holidays on rotation.
Job Responsibilities
Required for this position: The ability to follow directions with and without supervision; the ability to lift objects or pets of 50lbs; the ability to control large, anxious, or angry pets; the ability to recognize certain behaviors in animals; the ability to understand medical terminology and procedures; the ability to work with computers and other office equipment; the ability to spell, alphabetize, and perform basic mathematics; and the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Animal Care and Treatment Responsibilities - restraint; blood draws; setting IV catheters (in multiple areas); vaccine preparation and administration; TPRs; setting up radiology and taking images; subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular injections; fecal, fungal, urinalysis, cytology, culture and histopathology preparation; reading urine and blood smear samples; in- house lab tests (including heartworm tests, in house chemistry panels & CBCs); outside lab preparation; culture preparation; toe nail trims; ear cleanings; anal gland expressions; ECG strips; placing urinary catheters; bladder expression for urine samples; skin scrapes; knowledge of fluids and rates; knowledge of drugs, dosages and their usages; always maintaining a high standard of patient care; and assisting the other technicians and doctors in any way asked to do so.
Customer Service Responsibilities - assisting receptionist in answering phones; taking and passing messages on to appropriate staff member; minor (puppy/kitten, heartworm talks) and major (subcutaneous fluid demonstration, reasons for not filling prescriptions, blood testing) client education; prepping client and exam rooms for doctor; obtaining appropriate patient history; filing and maintaining charts, appropriate record keeping; knowledge of computer system; filling prescriptions; health and other certificates for clients; checking in surgeries, drop offs, and procedure patients; discussing procedure quotes with owners; discharging surgery and procedure patients; calling owners with estimates and bloodwork results, providing information for over-the-counter, prescription food, and nutritional products; maintaining compassion, sympathy and professionalism during high-stress situations.
PLEASE APPLY AT: https://mountainmutt.bamboohr.com/careers/25
Additional Compensation:
- Store Discounts
Hours per week:
- 20-40
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- veterinary assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21