What are the responsibilities and job description for the VETERINARY ASSISTANT PART-TIME CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ANIMAL HOSPITAL position at SuVeto?
Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.
At Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital we're dedicated to providing the very best care for our clients and their best four-legged friends. Our team is equipped with advanced technology and services to keep our patients happy, healthy, and safe while they are in our care. We always strive to meet the various needs of our patients.
Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is a part-time position; Days, Monday - Friday, with availability to work occasional Saturdays
16.- 20.00 per hour
We are seeking a candidate who will embrace our core values while demonstrating the qualifications and skills listed below.
Essential Job Functions :
- Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
- Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
- Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
- Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
- Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
- Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit / discharge.
- Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
- Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
- Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
- Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Benefits :
Our employment package for part-time employees include pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, and Employee Assistance Program.
Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $16 - $20
