Exam Room Assistant

Job Description

Position: Exam Room Assistant
Pay: $16.00 - $17.25 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: AM and PM shifts required
Status: Full-time (30+ hours/week) eligible for benefits
Environment: Fast-paced clinical setting


We are seeking a motivated, dependable Exam Room Assistant to join our veterinary team. This role works closely with a doctor and a Patient Care Assistant to ensure smooth patient flow and excellent client service in a busy exam room environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and patients in a fast-paced setting
• Review daily appointments with the doctor and Patient Care Assistant
• Obtain brief patient histories and temperatures
• Safely and confidently restrain patients when necessary
• Assist the doctor during exams and procedures
• Maintain the flow of the day and keep the team on schedule
• Communicate professionally with clients, both in person and by phone
• Make doctor call-backs as needed
• Call prescriptions into pharmacies
• Prepare and make medications
• Remain on your feet for most of the shift

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable handling and restraining patients safely
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and assist patients as needed
• Knowledge of medications or willingness to learn quickly
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
• Reliable and punctual with flexibility for AM and PM hours

Benefits (Full-Time 30+ Hours)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Staff pet discounts on care, lab work, and food
• Yearly $75 uniform allowance
• Opportunities for training and professional growth

If you thrive in a busy veterinary setting, enjoy working closely with a team, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.


To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA 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.