Veterinary Assistant

Description

Manchester Vet Services is seeking a Veterinarian Assistant to join our team. We are a fast paced clinic with a teamwork based atmosphere located in Manchester, Maryland only minutes from the Pennsylvania line. We have been in business for over 40 years and relocated to an expansive newly outfitted and remodeled facility in 2020. Our Veterinary Assistant are vital in providing excellent patient care, supporting our 5 doctors, and communicating with our clients. Previous experience is preferred, but not required – we will train the right individual. Our partnership with VetEvolve means we’re part of a larger community of veterinary practices and we have access to what we need to help our employees thrive and succeed.

Patients: cats, dogs, and small mammals.

Primary care includes wellness/preventative, sick/maintenance, routine surgeries, and urgent care. No overnight or weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care
• Surgery: Intake, Pre-Op, Monitoring, Post-op, Discharge
• Diagnostics: Collecting patient samples, Preparing samples for reference laboratory. Operating Idexx VetLab station and other in house laboratory equipment. Assist with ultrasounds. Obtain quality radiograph images.
• Appointments:
  • Technician Appointments: Nail trims, Anal Gland Expressions, Medical Skin treatments, assisting with treatments and vaccines.
  • Veterinarian Appointment Set-ups and Assistance.
    • Obtain and document: SOAP Hx, Vitals, Laboratory samples, Treatment Care Plan. Review Patient Discharges. Schedule Follow up care. Assist veterinarian with exams and treatments. Perform diagnostics and treatments ordered by veterinarian.
• Pharmacy: Review and fill prescriptions in house. Review and understand instructions.
• Client Education

Requirements

• Flexible work schedule
• Available to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm
• Be able to solo lift at least 50 lbs
• Able to kneel for periods of time for animal restraint
• Able to stand for periods of time
• Physically be able to handle ALL dogs and cats
• Growth Mindset
• Strong communication & client service skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritize effectively
• Exotic animal experience may be beneficial
• Ability to take initiative

Full-Time Benefits Include: Employee Pet discounts; Health Insurance (including medical, vision, and dental); 401K with match; supplemental benefits (e.g life insurance, critical illness, etc.). Continue Education and Training Opportunities. Scrub allowance. Paid Holidays.

Position Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Pay Range $15-$23