What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital?
Description
Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!
Job Description:
The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
- Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
- Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
- Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
- Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
- Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Dependable
- Self motivated
- Excellent cleaning skills
- Able to work weekends and evenings
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health | Dental | Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
About Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital
Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic in Whitsett, NC, located between Winston-Salem and Raleigh. Our large and spacious practice is located on beautiful three acres. We treat dogs, cats, and exotic and small-pocket pets.
We are a 4-doctor practice that offers a variety of veterinary pet care services including wellness care, vaccinations, surgery including laser surgery, spay & neuters, dental care, laser therapy, boarding, advanced diagnostics, in-house laboratory and pharmacy, behavior consultations, emergency care, nutrition, and weight management.
Our collaborative team is devoted to career development. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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