Communication Skills, Community Support, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare Customer Service, Hospital, Knowledge Base, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Multitasking, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Team Player, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
Description
Veterinary Assistant
Are you looking to work with an amazing team of veterinary professionals?
Do you want to have a 4 day work week?
$18-20/hr Depending on Experience
Veterinary Assistants are very valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Animal handling and restraint
- Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
- Obtain health history from clients, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
- Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
- Restock and organize medical supplies
- Continually advance your knowledgebase and skill set
- Weekend shifts will be required
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2 years' professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other) preferred
- Must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
- Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
- Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
- Must be available for weekend shifts
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all start first of the month after hire
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
- Long Term Disability options
- Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $10,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Personal pet discounts and complimentary pet insurance
- Uniform Allowance
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We believe in following the core values and mission statement of
BPAH. Our hospital strives to go above and beyond in all services we offer. We want the best for our employees’ pets and client’s pets, making sure we offer the best in veterinary medicine. We encourage and thrive with a team of collaborative co-workers who grow, learn, and embrace the culture we offer. Our team delivers exceptional vet visits where we embrace connections with pets and clients as we deliver our best recommendations.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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Boca Park Animal Hospital