Veterinary Assistant w/ Sign On Bonus
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Eagle
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Mountain Animal Hospital Center and Mobile Veterinarian is
located in Eagle, CO and has been serving the community for 28
years. Our Vail Valley Veterinary practice is a full-service animal
hospital and mobile unit with on-call emergency care and
preventative veterinary care for both small and large animals. We
re equipped with the latest, state of the art equipment to provide
only the most optimal veterinary care, including digital
radiography for small animals and horses, orthopedic specialty
surgeries, cancer surgeries, complex wound care and intensive care
hospitalization. Here at Mountain Animal Hospital Center and Mobile
Veterinarian, we are dedicated to ensuring that pets have prompt,
quality, compassionate, yet affordable pet care when needed. We
pride ourselves on being friendly with all your pets, whether
clients have been with us for years or are brand new. If you are a
passionate and caring team player, please apply today! We are
offering a sign-on bonus of $1000 to qualified candidates!The
Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the
hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will
help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for
animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary
Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible
for advocating for the patient as well as education of the clients.
Assist doctors and credentialed veterinary technicians with
appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures,
and pro-actively set up any equipment and or tools to be used for a
patientCollect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine,
and ear cytologiesRestrain animals in a safe, efficient and
compassionate manner during examinations and procedures Obtain
accurate vital signs on patients Document any changes of a pet s
condition and vital signs appropriately in medical records and
notify doctor or veterinary technicians of any unusual medical or
behavioral problems Communication with all aspects of the medical
team from the front Customer Service Staff to the Kennel
TechniciansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital including
kennels and runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite
Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory
machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools
that are essential to daily operationsCommunicate with clients per
hospital policy in a compassionate and professional way on either
the status of their pet, or any questions they may have Perform
other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary
technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of
the hospital High School diploma or GED certificate Flexible
schedule including some weekend and holiday shiftsKnowledge of
medical procedures and animal handlingMust have computer skills,
including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelMust
possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to
manage stressful situationsMust have the physical and mental
capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging
environmentExcellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and
working harmoniously with teammates is required Must be dependable,
demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learnMust be
able to lift up to 50 pounds Pay range of $13.00-$20.00/hourHealth
Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)Life
Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid
Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)SVP offers educational
assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA
accredited veterinary technician programsTeladoc- FREE doctor
access 24/7Discounted Veterinary CareEAP (Employee Assistance
Program)A large network of over 4,000 veterinary professionals who
all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working
environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an
impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of
tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of
people!#LVTSJ Associated topics: animal care assistant, animal care
attendant, animal care technician, attendant, vet attendant, vet
technician, veterinary assistant, veterinary attendant, veterinary
technician, technician
Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Vail , Veterinary Assistant w/ Sign On Bonus, Other , Eagle, Colorado
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