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Veterinary Assistant - PACU
Veritas Veterinary PartnersLas Vegas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jan 2025
About the role
Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is looking to add Veterinary Assistants – overnight weekends and weekdays to our Post Anesthesia Recovery Unite department (PACU)!
The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is a specialty practice comprised of board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, Anesthesia/Pain Management, and Radiology.
We are a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community! We understand the value of teamwork and comradery! We collaborate, support, and lift each other up! We are looking to grow our family here and invite you to consider joining our team!
About the job: The primary role of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide excellent care to the patients of Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, as well as assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician, and upkeep of facility and equipment.
How you'll make a difference:
What you will bring:
Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 7:30pm
Salary: based on experience
Benefits:
The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is a specialty practice comprised of board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, Anesthesia/Pain Management, and Radiology.
We are a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community! We understand the value of teamwork and comradery! We collaborate, support, and lift each other up! We are looking to grow our family here and invite you to consider joining our team!
About the job: The primary role of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide excellent care to the patients of Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, as well as assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician, and upkeep of facility and equipment.
How you'll make a difference:
- Perform all essential duties of a Veterinary Assistant
- Provide support to all veterinarians and veterinary technicians, often assisting more than one on your shift
- Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity based on position
- Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
- Provide diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients
- Properly use and maintain medical equipment
- Provide professional client communication
- Helps keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Maintains client and patient confidentiality
- Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
- Meet or exceed LVVSC expectations for attendance and punctuality
- Act as an ambassador of LVVSC at all times, displaying consideration, courtesy, compassion, and professionalism
- Other duties vary based on role and department
What you will bring:
- Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years in a general practice, preference will be given to those with experience within veterinary specialty hospital setting.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community we serve
- Reliable, organized, and committed to provide high level care to our patients and clients
- A craving for lifelong learning and continuous improvements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!
Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 7:30pm
Salary: based on experience
Benefits:
- Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
- Employee referral bonus program
- Mental health support with Talkspace
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