Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Employment : Full Time / Part Time

Hourly Rate:

• The base hourly range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by level of experience . The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, EAP, Pet Discount, Etc.

The Technician Assistants are the veterinarian’s primary medical support and plays a vital role within the practice. Assistants must value the quality of care we provide at Parkway Veterinary Hospital and communicate the value to clients. The Assistants aid the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. Assistants will apply their professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education

A Technician’s/Assistant's focus is ever-changing according to the priority of the moment. This often requires significant multi-tasking and a creative thinking ability. The Technician’s/Assistant's must be a detail oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and always maintain high standards of patient care. Assistant's need to communicate clearly with the veterinarians, other practice personnel as well as with clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Technician’s/Assistant's should enjoy working with people and animals.

Preferred Education/Licenses:

· Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience:

· Minimum of two years experience as Veterinary Assistant or similar role

Personal Requirement:

· Minimum of 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography

· Excellent client communication skills

· Enjoys working with people and is great team player

· Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and energetic

· Love and concern of animals well being

· Attention to detail

· Excellent Organizational skills

· Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40lbs

· Performance Expectations:

· Ability to type and work at a computer

· Helping maintain the flow of patients

· Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs

· Keeps accurate medical records

· Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets)

· Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures

· Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; maintains anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery

· Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian

· Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized

· Maintains medical equipment, surgical instruments, keeping rooms prepared, stocked and clean at all times

· Admits and discharges patients per DVM orders/follow up instructions

· Maintains a positive, cooperative relationships with other employees

· Employee Benefits at Parkway Veterinary Hospital (after probationary period)

· Benefits package including 401(k) participation, Paid Time Off , Generous Pet Discounts. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.

Parkway Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person