Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Veterinarian (DVM) Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a pet hospital. The assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian and ensures the animals' well-being and the client's satisfaction. The ideal candidate has knowledge of basic veterinary care and can effectively relay information to clients in kind and concise manner.

New All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned clinic in Vallejo. We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to help our owner/medical director with day to day needs. We are seeking a reliable candidate for a weekend schedule (Friday–Sunday, 8-hour shifts). This role offers the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and skill set.

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About You:

• Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
• Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal well-being.
• Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e., Windows, Microsoft, Gmail, and Google Drive). Our software is Idexx Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.

Job Duties Include:

Administrative Support:

• Scheduling Procedures: Surgeries, ultrasounds, and including appointments.
• Correspondence: Handle incoming and outgoing communication, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
• Documentation: Maintain and organize patient records, medical histories, and other essential documents.
• Billing: Assist with invoicing, processing payments, and managing financial records.

Client Interaction:

• Client Communication: Communicate with clients about appointments, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Education: Provide pet care, nutrition, and preventive measures information.

Medical Assistance:

• Preparation: Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas for procedures, ensuring all necessary tools and supplies are available.
• Support During Procedures: Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.

Animal Care:

• Basic Care: Provide primary care for animals.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Veterinary experience: 1 years or more.
• Previous Client service experience: 1 years or more.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Enthusiastic and highly reliable.
• People-oriented, Team-oriented & Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable/flexible.
• Autonomous/Independent.
• Able to provide a long-term commitment.

Job Types: Part-Time (Pay hourly based on experience).

Benefits:

• Employee discount.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.