Veterinary Assistant
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Cary
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital of Preston P.A. is a busy 2
doctor practice located in Cary, North Carolina - a great town to
work, live, and raise a family! Our hospital, comes well-equipped
with advanced digital imagery, dentistry, and ultrasound. If you
would like to join a team that values communication and high
quality medicine, we would love for you to apply today! The
Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the
hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will
help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for
animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary
Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible
for advocating for the patient as well as education of the
clients.Assist doctors and credentialed veterinary technicians with
appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures,
and pro-actively-- -set up any equipment and or tools to be used
for a patientCollect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal,
urine, and ear cytologiesRestrain animals in a safe, efficient and
compassionate manner during examinations and procedures-- -Obtain
accurate vital signs on patients-- -Document any changes of a pet's
condition and vital signs appropriately in medical records and
notify doctor or veterinary technicians of any unusual medical or
behavioral problems-- -Communication with all aspects of the
medical team from the front Customer Service Staff to the Kennel
TechniciansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital including
kennels and runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite--
-Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory
machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools
that are essential to daily operationsCommunicate with clients per
hospital policy in a compassionate and professional way on either
the status of their pet, or any questions they may have-- -Perform
other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary
technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of
the hospital High School diploma or GED certificate-- -Flexible
schedule including some weekend and holiday shiftsKnowledge of
medical procedures and animal handlingMust have computer skills,
including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelMust
possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to
manage stressful situationsMust have the physical and mental
capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging
environmentExcellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and
working harmoniously with teammates is required-- -Must be
dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to
learnMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds Health Care Plan
(Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)Life Insurance
(Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)-- -Short Term Disability-- -Paid Time
Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)SVP offers educational assistance
for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited
veterinary technician programsTeladoc- FREE doctor access
24/7Discounted Veterinary CareEAP (Employee Assistance Program)A
large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share
common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment
and individual career growth-- -Opportunity to make an impact in
your community while-- -tackling-- -a challenging, variety of tasks
and the ability to help animals-- -among a great team of
people!
Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Cary , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Cary, North Carolina
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