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

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