What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Tipp City Veterinary Hospital?
Veterinary Assistant
Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is seeking part-time or full-time Veterinary Assistants to join our award-winning AAHA-accredited practice in Tipp City, Ohio. This opening is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that’s continuing to grow (101 team members strong).
Every team member at TCVH takes pride in the care that we give to our clients, patients, and guests. TCVH has served the local community for over 40 years and works with canine, feline, exotic, avian patients, and pet resort guests. We enjoy a loyal clientele and a professional, well-educated team. Our modern 42,000-square-foot campus includes two well-equipped buildings offering the highest level of veterinary care and pet care services.
Based on employment status (full-time vs. part-time) and tenure, TCVH rewards its staff with competitive compensation and benefits packages, including: medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance; company-funded 401k; paid holidays; paid time off; paid continuing education; uniform stipends; discounted care for personal pets and much more.
Here are two videos that provide some insights into what it’s like working at TCVH:
Our Manifesto - https://www.facebook.com/tippvet/videos/10154981443123135/
Why We Care - https://www.facebook.com/tippvet/videos/10155042301248135/
Existing Experience
While existing experience is always preferred, we will consider applicants without experience.
Essential Functions
- Monitoring the health of patients on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying developing health problems or conditions and immediately reporting them to the attending veterinarian
- Providing basic treatment and care for patients, including bandaging, nail clipping, ear cleaning, etc.
- Performing laboratory tests
- Performing radiographs
- Maintaining patient records by accurately recording exam findings and treatment notes received from veterinarians
- Admitting and releasing patients
- Assisting with inventory maintenance
- Preparing prescriptions
- Cleaning of hospital equipment, cages, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
- Educate clients about conditions, treatments, medications, and products
- Maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor while working with clients and other staff members
- Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping with phone calls, assisting clients in the lobby and occasionally helping with special events
Specific Job Skills
- Good interpersonal skills, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential
- Ability and initiative, able to work with minimal supervision and direction
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional personal appearance
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read, write, and understand English is required
- Treat people and animals with respect
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with email are required
- Must be trustworthy and willing to uphold strict confidentiality with client and patient information
- Must be eager to learn new skills and receptive to coaching
Work Environment
TCVH is a busy hospital with a heavy surgical and medical caseload. Patients require a high level of care with many special care and handling requirements. The work environment requires a high level of staff, client and patient interaction. Conditions include working in a fast-paced environment, frequent interruptions, and exposure to x-rays, anesthetic gases, and chemotherapy agents with proper protective measures.
Hours / Work Schedule
Full-time (>30 hours) and part-time (<30 hours) positions are available. Must be able to work morning, afternoon, evenings, and weekend shifts. Flexible availability is a must, as is the ability to regularly work weekend shifts. Weekend shifts will carry a $1/hr. shift differential.
Physical Requirements
- Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required
- Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands
- Physical ability to move animals and goods
- Physical ability to restrain companion animals and exotics
- Physical ability to push up to 150 lbs. and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout a normal workday required
Compensation & Benefits
$12.54-22.44 per hour, based on experience. Staff members are provided with a very specific roadmap to advancing their skills and increasing their compensation. Weekend shifts carry a $1/hr. shift differential. TCVH rewards its staff with competitive compensation and benefits packages, including: medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance; company-funded 401k; paid holidays; paid time off; paid continuing education; uniform stipends; discounted care for personal pets, and much more. **Please note, benefit eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time vs. part-time) and tenure.
TCVH offers qualified staff members tuition assistance to attend accredited distance-learning Veterinary Technology degree programs (Cedar Valley College and Penn Foster College are both options). We're especially interested in meeting with candidates interested in pursuing Registered Veterinary Technician certification.
Education
- High school education or equivalent is required
Other
No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TCVH is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $13 - $22