veterinary assistant technician

Go McPherson

<div><p>Job Title: Veterinary Assistant/Technician</p>
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Job description:</p>
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<div><div><div><p>Fast pace environment in team group setting. Working with other staff and veterinarians in a wide variety of job tasks, including customer service, assisting in animal medicine, procedure and treatments, answering phones and scheduling appointments. No previous work experience required, but is preferred.</p>
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</div><div><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>
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<div><p>Schedule:</p><br>
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<li>8 hour shift</li>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Weekends as needed</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Palmetto Vet

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Receptionist / Technician (Assistant), where your enthusiasm and compassion will make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners. This role combines front desk responsibilities with hands-on animal care, offering a vibrant environment for those passionate about veterinary medicine and pet wellness. You will be the friendly face greeting clients, managing appointments, and providing essential support in clinical procedures. Your energetic approach will help create a positive experience for every pet and owner that walks through our doors.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Welcome clients and their pets with warmth, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process at the front desk</li><li>Schedule appointments, answer phone inquiries, and manage patient records efficiently using veterinary software</li><li>Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with animal restraint, medication administration, and basic animal handling procedures</li><li>Support animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animals&rsquo; health status in kennels or treatment areas</li><li>Prepare animals for examinations or procedures by applying aseptic techniques and ensuring proper restraint</li><li>Assist with laboratory work including sample collection, processing, and basic diagnostic testing under supervision</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment adhering to safety and infection control protocols</li><li>Provide compassionate pet care education to clients about animal physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and general health needs</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Proven kennel experience coupled with animal husbandry skills to ensure optimal care of hospitalized or boarding animals</li><li>Veterinary technician experience with knowledge of veterinary terminology, critical care procedures, and laboratory techniques</li><li>Strong animal handling skills including dog handling, equine experience, and animal restraint techniques</li><li>Ability to administer medications accurately and perform animal catheterization when needed</li><li>Familiarity with pet care practices such as feeding routines, grooming, and basic first aid</li><li>Experience working at the front desk managing appointments, client communication, and record keeping in a veterinary clinic setting</li><li>Knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy, aseptic techniques, and laboratory procedures to support clinical operations</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p>Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care! We are committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training in veterinary procedures, animal handling techniques, and client service excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity for those eager to develop their skills in a lively setting that celebrates compassion for animals.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Mc Connells, SC 29726 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Veterinary Receptionist / Technician (Assistant)

LocalVet Urgent Care

<p><b>Overview</b><br/>We&rsquo;re looking for an experienced (at least 2+ years as a veterinary technician/assistant), veterinary technician/assistant to join our fantastic, privately owned, urgent care clinic.</p><p>If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become part of a team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you&rsquo;re compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a growing clinic, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures</li><li>Safely restrain animals for exams, diagnostics, and treatments</li><li>Collect and prepare lab samples (blood, urine, fecal)</li><li>Perform or assist with radiographs</li><li>Monitor patients during treatment and hospitalization</li><li>Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas</li><li>Administer medications and treatments as directed</li><li>Maintain accurate medical records and documentation</li><li>Communicate clearly with team members and support client care</li><li>Assist with cleaning, stocking, and overall clinic organization</li><li>Support a fast-paced urgent care workflow with flexibility and efficiency</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b><br/>As an Urgent Care Technician/ Assistant, you will:</p><ul><li>Perform a Phlebotomy, intravenous catheter placements, laboratory testing, among other important technical skills</li><li>Monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients</li><li>Triage urgent care cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.</li><li>Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.</li><li>Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.</li><li>Properly calculate medical math and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.</li><li>Have patience and empathy to address client concerns and learning team members.</li><li>Be able to conduct oneself in a professional manner</li><li>Accurately record controlled drugs</li><li>Have a knowledge of common veterinary drugs, their uses, side effects and dosages</li><li>Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment</li></ul><p>Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Part-Time, Potential for Full-Time)

Petco

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R352801
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>4151 Town Center Blvd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Want to help pets live their best lives?</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the <i>pet people</i> go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, <b>Petco is the place for you</b>.
</div><div>Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
</div><ul><li><b>Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower.</b> All pets should <b>Live their Best Life.</b> We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
</li><li><b>Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond.</b> Our <b>Passion</b> for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
</li><li><b>Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit.</b> We are stronger as <b>One Petco team.</b> We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
</li></ul><div>About Petco:</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be <b>&quot;where the pets go&quot;</b> to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are <b>29,000+</b> strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than <b>1,500</b> Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, <b>250+</b> Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately <b>7 million animals</b> through in-store adoption events.
</div><div><b>Position Purpose:</b></div><div>
The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.</div><div>
All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:</div><ul><li><div>
Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.</div></li><li><div>
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.</div></li><li><div>
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.</div></li><li><div>
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision</b></div><div>
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact</b></div><div>
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
</div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div><ul><li><div>
Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
</div><div><b>Contacts</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits<div>
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div><div><br>
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Veterinary Assistant

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R352355
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>1169 East Wilmington. Commons, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Want to help pets live their best lives?</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the <i>pet people</i> go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, <b>Petco is the place for you</b>.
</div><div>Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
</div><ul><li><b>Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower.</b> All pets should <b>Live their Best Life.</b> We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
</li><li><b>Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond.</b> Our <b>Passion</b> for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
</li><li><b>Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit.</b> We are stronger as <b>One Petco team.</b> We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
</li></ul><div>About Petco:</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be <b>&quot;where the pets go&quot;</b> to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are <b>29,000+</b> strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than <b>1,500</b> Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, <b>250+</b> Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately <b>7 million animals</b> through in-store adoption events.
</div><div><b>Position Purpose:</b></div><div>
The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.</div><div>
All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:</div><ul><li><div>
Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.</div></li><li><div>
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.</div></li><li><div>
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.</div></li><li><div>
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision</b></div><div>
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact</b></div><div>
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
</div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div><ul><li><div>
Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
</div><div><b>Contacts</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits<div>
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div><div><br>
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Wixom Family Pet Practice

<p><i>Wixom Family Pet Practice</i></p><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p>Join a motivated Team in our Independently Owned, 2 and a half Doctor, Small Animal Practice. As a Fear Free and AAHA-accredited practice, we focus on working together to form long-term patient relationships with large amounts of squeeze cheese! Required team-centered continuing education strengthens our ability to learn and grow together.</p><p>We&rsquo;re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to add their passion, skills, and education to our team! Must project a professional image and embrace core values of the hospital while striving for the highest quality of care. Experience with Covetrus Pulse software system integrated with Heska diagnostic machines and Cuattro digital radiograph system would be an asset. The noted job requirements are not an exhaustive list of duties, as the position requires constant growth to contribute to the whole of the practice.</p><p><i>Veterinary Assistant </i><br/><b>What You&rsquo;ll Be Working On</b></p><p>● Engaging and communicating with clients and staff</p><p>● Getting and maintaining patient information and records</p><p>● Perform basic care for patients that do not require a veterinarian or technician assistance</p><p>● Assist the doctor or technician with patient treatments, procedures, and activities</p><p>● Assist in maintaining hospital cleanliness, prepping exam rooms, and supply inventory management</p><p>● Support receptionist with answering phones, triaging calls, and checking out clients</p><p>● Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R351906
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>2480 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302-6709 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Want to help pets live their best lives?</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be where the pets go and where the <i>pet people</i> go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, <b>Petco is the place for you</b>.
</div><div>Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets and people.
</div><ul><li><b>Pet First &ndash; Protect &amp; Empower.</b> All pets should <b>Live their Best Life.</b> We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
</li><li><b>Foster the Fun &ndash; Connect &amp; Bond.</b> Our <b>Passion</b> for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
</li><li><b>Let&rsquo;s Go! Own &amp; Commit.</b> We are stronger as <b>One Petco team.</b> We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
</li></ul><div>About Petco:</div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to be <b>&quot;where the pets go&quot;</b> to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years &mdash; from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood &mdash; the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we&rsquo;re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are <b>29,000+</b> strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than <b>1,500</b> Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, <b>250+</b> Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately <b>7 million animals</b> through in-store adoption events.
</div><div><b>Position Purpose:</b></div><div>
The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.</div><div>
All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:</div><ul><li><div>
Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.</div></li><li><div>
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.</div></li><li><div>
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.</div></li><li><div>
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision</b></div><div>
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact</b></div><div>
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
</div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div><ul><li><div>
Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
</div><div><b>Contacts</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.</div><div><b>
Salary Range: </b>$15.50 - $25.00</div><div>
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits<div>
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div><div><br>
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