What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at The Animal Hospital?
Veterinary Assistant
Superior Veterinary Care - Lincoln, Nebraska
We are seeking a candidate who is reliable, ready to learn, and has the right mindset. While experience in veterinary medicine is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate. We are open to either part-time or full-time hours.
At Superior Veterinary Care we believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities - whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.
- Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.
- Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
- Assists in drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
- Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
- Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested.
- Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
- Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
- Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
- Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV / FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.
- Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.
- Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.
- Schedules and / or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
- Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.
- Assists in animal care as needed.
- Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
- Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
- Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
- Admits and discharges patients.
- Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Skills :
We are looking for candidates who can work well with others as well as independently, take initiative, and thrive in a busy work environment. While existing veterinary medicine skills are beneficial, we are willing to train a candidate who is reliable, ready to learn, and has the right mindset.
Education / Experience :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience working in the veterinary field is preferred but not required.
All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including :
