Certified Veterinary Assistant

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant provides vital support to our veterinarians and veterinary technicians by ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment. This role involves handling animals, assisting with procedures, and performing administrative tasks to ensure high-quality service and care for patients and the people who love them.

Key Responsibilities Veterinary Assistant:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and procedures

• Restrain animals safely and humanely during treatments or exams

• Feed, bathe, groom, and exercise animals as needed

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, cages, and surgical areas

• Prepare exam and treatment areas with necessary supplies and equipment

• Collect and label samples (urine, feces, blood) for testing

• Administer medications and treatments under veterinary supervision

• Surgery monitoring

• Obtain patients vitals

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

• Educate pet owners on post-treatment care, medications, and procedures

• Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, checking clients in and out and payment processing

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Veterinary Assistant role.

• Ability to lift and restrain animals (up to 40 lbs. or more)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings

• Completion of a veterinary assistant training program

• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Compassion and patience when dealing with distressed pet owners
• Ability to handle upset clients or emergency situations calmly and professionally