Roving Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Wellness Partners is a privately owned, family oriented veterinary practice with a commitment to excellence. With our increasing number of new clients, we are continuously adding to our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on our exceptional care given by our compassionate doctors and staff. Founded in 1956, our AAHA accredited Orrville Veterinary Clinic was the first in our organization of clinics. Today we are thriving, as we have grown to five clinics in total. We are located in Wayne, Medina, Summit and Stark counties. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our loyal clients across Northeast Ohio

In addition to focusing on our patients and clients, we believe that our staff is the most important asset. We thrive on investing in our staff and being the catalyst that drives them to reach their goals. Whether it’s through mentorship, CE or VWP’s education initiative, we are here to support our team as they achieve milestones in their careers.

Our owners have provided the staff with devoted coaches that empower us to work through interpersonal differences and embrace individuality. By learning how we each receive and process information differently, we are able to foster an environment where open communication is not only easy, it is incredibly welcomed.

Our nurturing culture of inclusion, equity and accountability sets us apart from the rest. Honesty, integrity and respect are engrained in everything we do. We encourage the staff to share new ideas; your voice will always be heard and your input will be valued. We have a unified purpose to provide the highest quality medical care to our patients, and the commitment of our amazing team is what keeps VWP the practice of choice.

Please see the Veterinary Assistant job description below:

Position Summary

A Veterinary Assistant supports technicians and veterinarians in exams, treatment and surgery. The Veterinary Assistant assists with animal restraint, housekeeping, client communication, treatments and surgeries. Veterinary Assistants support both registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians in daily patient care. They communicate with clients in person and by phone for follow-up care and patient monitoring.

Reports to: Veterinarian on staff, Practice Manager

Job Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Restrain patients for procedures performed by technicians or doctors
• Administer medications
• Assess change in animal status
• Trim nails
• Clean ears
• Ensure hospital patients and boarding pets go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state

Laboratory & Pharmacy

• Perform basic in-house lab tests
• Complete forms for reference lab
• Fill out lab reports and logs
• Clean lab area
• Fill prescriptions
• Wash and wrap packs and gowns
• Basic use of microscope

Inventory

• Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip and restock supplies
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
• Assist with ordering of drugs and supplies
• Assist with purchasing and stocking of cleaning and office supplies

Housekeeping Duties

• Do laundry
• Clean cages and boarding kennels
• Help maintain clean exam rooms, treatment area and surgical suite
• Clean public and staff areas
• Assist with taking the trash to the road on trash day
• Assist with maintenance of all lab machines, autoclave
• Assist with maintenance of the x-ray machine
• Assist with the x-ray Quality Assurance Program at Seville

Client Communication Duties

• Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners
• Knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms and means of transmission
• Knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to answer questions and assist in marketing veterinary services from which clients’ pets would benefit

Administrative Duties

• Help in reception area when needed
• Know how to check out clients and release patients
• Understand front-desk procedures in order to assist receptionists such as phone system, veterinary practice-management software and appointment scheduling guidelines
• Bring concerns to management

Requirements

We are looking for a VA that is able to work at all five of our clinics. Our clinics are located in Orrville, Seville, Medina, Barberton and Canal Fulton.

Previous veterinary experience is highly preferred, but not required.