Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Geneva Lakes Animal Hospital in Walworth, WI. At Geneva Lakes Animal Hospital we believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a minimum starting wage of $15.00 per hour for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, a pet care discount, free mental health support, and free continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey. After one year of service we offer a financial assistance benefit for obtaining licensure through Penn Foster's online Technician program - if you qualify, this program could pay for 100% of your tuition!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in Wisconsin are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate. Pay scale will depend on previous experience and skill level.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Pet care discount
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Free mental health support
• And more!