Veterinary Assistant
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
SVP is excited to launch a new state of the art emergency /
specialty hospital, scheduled to open early 2022, in Flower Mound,
Texas. While we have been open since 2008, we are currently seeking
experienced, motivated candidates that are interested in joining
the emergency team at this new location.
We are small animal ER clinic and provide emergency, after hour
care, ICU and critical care services with oxygen therapy, surgery,
digital x-rays, ultrasound, (including diagnostic abdominal US),
blood transfusions, fluid therapy, and full in-house laboratory. We
have a fabulous team and pride ourselves on our outstanding
medicine and deep compassion for our patients. Every hospitalized
patient is assigned a nurse to provide the best round the clock,
one-on-one monitoring throughout their stay. As a team, we do
everything we can to ensure that we are treating each patient as if
they were our own!
If you are interested in joining our passionate team we encourage
you to apply today!
We are offering a $1000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates!
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
patient
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine,
and ear cytologies
- Restrain 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 Technicians
- Maintain 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 operations
- Communicate 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
shifts
- Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of
Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be
able to manage stressful situations
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast
paced and challenging environment
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working
harmoniously with teammates is required
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a
willingness to learn
- Must 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 programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (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, Flower Mound , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Flower Mound, Texas
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