Veterinary Assistant
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Why You'll Love this Veterinary Assistant Job!If you are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you!When you become a part of Animal Medical Hospital at Glenwood, Inc, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.Don't miss out on this opportunity! Apply for the Veterinary Assistant position today!Pay Range: $16-$18 / hourBenefits:Paid Time OffMedical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*401K Plan with Generous Employer MatchMaternity Leave *Bereavement LeaveLife, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*Discount ProgramsDiscounted Veterinary CareOn-Demand Pay OptionsReferral BonusCareer Enhancement Benefits:The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and EventsAccess to a multitude of VMG resources*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions onlyJob ResponsibilitiesRestrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatmentsGet weights on all patients prior to examinationUse our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for reviewTake digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical recordsRun in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical recordsPrepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVTAssist in monitoring anesthetized patientsShave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sitesManage post-op cleaning and preparation of packsComplete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patientsKeep patients comfortable, fed, watered and cleanLog controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needsStock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessaryAssist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requestedAssist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)Required Skills and QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalentVeterinary Assistant Certification preferredAt least one year experience preferredExperience handling a variety of animalsStrong customer service skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lift up to 50 poundsBasic math and writing skillsAbility to express compassionBasic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesiaUnderstanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behaviorKnowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)