Veterinary Assistant Sign On Bonus
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Herndon
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Dominion Animal Hospital is your "hometown vet" in the heart of
downtown Herndon, VA. We offer Laser therapy, ultrasound, and
orthopedic surgeries from 2 traveling board certified
veterinarians. In addition, we also have a pet hotel within our
hospital that have highly trained professionals to monitor pets
while clients are away.
Our team has a cohesive family feel. Our doctors are compassionate,
easy going, most genuine, down to earth people that would do
anything for our clients and patients. We value each other's
work/life balance.
If you are looking for a loyal, compassionate, and dedicated team,
we might have the perfect opportunity for you!
** Up To $1,000.00 Sign On Bonus!**
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 pet's 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
- Sign On Bonus
- 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 4,000 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!#LVTSJ
Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Germantown , Veterinary Assistant Sign On Bonus, Healthcare , Herndon, Maryland
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