What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at White Rose Veterinary Clinic and Boarding?
About us
White Rose Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to providing our pet patients with the highest level of veterinary care. Our full-service veterinary clinic in York, SC, skillfully and compassionately helps with your pet's surgical, medical, dental, grooming, and general wellness needs. Services include microchipping, boarding, training, daycare, digital x-rays, dental x-rays, sedated cleaning, and more. Through integrative medicine and using the latest veterinary technology available, we guarantee that we offer the finest veterinary services you'll find. We would love to hire professionals who love caring for animals and are willing to work in a team atmosphere
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and provide support to our Veterinarians. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and be knowledgeable in animal anatomy and physiology. Responsibilities include providing medical care to animals, assisting with surgical procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing customer service, answering questions, and educating clients on proper pet care.
Age, Education, Personal Requirements
- Minimum of 18 Years Old
- High School Diploma
- Working as a Team
- Well-Spoken
- Excellent Client Communication Skills
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis
Experience Requirements
- 1 Year Veterinary Assistant Experience
Work Schedule
- 10 hour per day work schedule: Monday-Thursday
- 6 Hour Fridays (Our Office closes at 1pm on Fridays)
- Rotating Saturday and Sunday Treatment Scheduling
Responsibilities
- Assisting the doctor and technicians to improve our quality of care and aid the doctor in achieving greater efficiency.
- Ensure the overall hospital is clean, sanitized and stocked properly and does so without hesitation.
- Ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment including rooms, and surgery suites, for our clients and patients.
- Observe patients throughout the day for signs of illness, parasites, and disease.
- Monitor patients for blood, urine, feces, and vomit in the cage, and clean patients and cages as needed; save specimens to be examined by a technician or veterinarian whenever necessary.
- Properly and safely restrain patients, reliably and with compassion, to prepare them for procedures performed by technicians or doctors.
- Ensure that supplies are available and adequately stocked in each exam room and treatment area.
- Properly set up and clean any instruments needed by the doctor during patient exams.
- Accurately dispense medication prescribed by the doctor; identify and record microchip numbers, tattoos, and other markings in patients' records.
- Can perform physical assessments, record observations legibly in files or computer.
- Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols.
- Able to explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions and vaccination protocols.
- Assist Veterinary Technicians in preparing patients for surgery, radiology, and ultrasonography, and any other task needed.
- Clean and maintain surgical instruments, thoroughly clean surgery area per hospital schedule.
- Collect urine and fecal samples for diagnostics and laboratory processing.
- Take physical safety precautions for exposure to drugs, anesthesia, and radiation.
- Physical activities include bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, moving from room to room, and sitting; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
- May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Benefits:
- 60% Company Paid Healthcare for Employees
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Friendly Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services and Products
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16