Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full- time Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team!

Position Overview:

• The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern. As a Veterinary Assistant, your job entails important aspects of our hospital: patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Setup, Assist, and Clean up following all daily procedures and operations such as Endoscopies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure
• Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to, direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture
• Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and how to submit them to outside laboratories
• Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheck appointments, and understanding the process of the appointments and the difference between the two types
• Practice professional and empathetic communication between clients and other team members when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medical manner, with proper medical terminology
• Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies
• Work under the direct supervision and take orders from your DVM and LVT on duty
• Assist in weekly inventory checks and notifying inventory manager of items that need replenishing
• Able to understand and function within the electronic practice management software to locate and pull previous medical records and to start initial records for each appointment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to speak directly with clients and other hospital team members. Having strong communication skills is valuable and important
• Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude
• Able to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.

Shift Details:

• 4/10-hour shifts per week
• On- call rotations as needed 

Compensation:

• Based on experience & skill set. Starting at $20/hr!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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