Veterinary Assistant
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Oak Island
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Oak Island Animal Hospital, located in Brunswick, North
Carolina, has been serving the community since 1996. We are a
full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and
cats. We welcome pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical,
and dental care. Here at Oak Island, we value our staff as well as
our clients, in a sense that makes staff dedicated and keeps
clients coming back over the years. If you are a passionate and
caring team player, please apply today The Veterinary Assistant is
responsible for assisting Veterinarians and Credentialed Veterinary
Technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical
equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean,
efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or
boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part
of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the
patient as well as education of the clients. Assist doctors and
credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping
patients for surgery and minor procedures, and pro-actively set up
any equipment and or tools to be used for a patient Collect and
prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner
during examinations and procedures Obtain accurate vital signs on
patients Document any changes of a pets condition and vital signs
appropriately in medical records and notify doctor or veterinary
technicians of any unusual medical or behavioral problems
Communication with all aspects of the medical team from the front
Customer Service Staff to the Kennel Technicians Maintain the
cleanliness of the hospital including kennels and runs, treatment
areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite Care and maintenance of all
medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs,
anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to
daily operations Communicate with clients per hospital policy in a
compassionate and professional way on either the status of their
pet, or any questions they may have Perform other duties as
assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary technicians to
assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of the hospital
High School diploma or GED certificate Flexible schedule including
some weekend and holiday shifts Knowledge of medical procedures and
animal handling Must have computer skills, including a working
knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Must possess strong
communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful
situations Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in
a fast paced and challenging environment Excellent communication
skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates
is required Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and
a willingness to learn Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Health
Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life
Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid
Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) SVP offers educational
assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA
accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor
access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance
Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who
all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working
environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an
impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of
tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people
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Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Wilmington , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Oak Island, North Carolina
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