Veterinary Assistant Abri Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Assistant Abri Veterinary Hospital Abri Veterinary Hospital - 3.0 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Part-time $16 - $18 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Animal health monitoring Patient condition reporting Patient comfort Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Customer communication Preoperative patient preparation Veterinary vital signs monitoring Patient question and concern management Equipment safety procedures Veterinary medication administration Veterinary laboratory sample handling Veterinary equipment cleaning Veterinary preventive care Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Pet health monitoring Client rapport building Client inquiry handling Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Veterinary client education Animal drug administration Preparing medical treatment area Pet vaccination Patient family and caregiver education Communication with pet owners Perioperative care Veterinary laboratory work Stocking Veterinary post-operative care

Full Job Description Practice:

Abri Veterinary Hospital is a AAHA accredited practice that has served the Winston-Salem community for over 20 years. Our team consists of a cohesive and tenured DVM team and support staff that includes several Certified Veterinary Technicians. Our hospital is well equipped with a comprehensive in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and ultrasound. More about the

Role:

Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted — Part-Time We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate is confident in a veterinary setting, enjoys working with both pets and people, and is comfortable supporting appointments, surgery, dentistry, and daily hospital operations.

Competencies:

Patience & Compassion:

Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.

Communicating :

Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.

Active Listening:

Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.

Organization Skills :

Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.

Client Satisfaction:

Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience:

Previous veterinary assistant experience required Experience working in small animal veterinary hospital preferred Comfortable assisting with: Wellness and sick appointments Surgical procedures Dental procedures Patient preparation and recovery Hospital treatments and patient care Strong knowledge of basic veterinary medical terminology and procedures Ability to confidently communicate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients

Technical Skills:

Comfortable with: Animal restraint and safe handling techniques Obtaining patient histories and assisting during exams Giving injections (vaccines and medications as directed) Collecting samples and preparing diagnostics Setting up and maintaining surgery and dental areas Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining treatment areas Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols

Patient Care Skills:

Compassionate and gentle handling of animals Comfortable working with pets of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical needs Able to recognize changes in patient behavior and communicate concerns Provides excellent care and attention to every patient

Teamwork & Work Ethic:

Reliable and dependable Arrives on time and prepared to work Works well with others in a fast-paced environment Willing to jump in and help where needed Positive attitude and strong work ethic Able to take direction and communicate effectively Organized and able to prioritize tasks

Client Service Expectations:

Professional and friendly with clients Understands the importance of client communication and education Able to listen to client concerns and relay accurate information to the medical team Helps create a positive experience for both pets and their owners

Preferred:

Experience assisting with anesthesia monitoring Experience with dental cleanings and dental radiographs Experience with surgical preparation and recovery Experience with veterinary software systems Ability to work independently while supporting the team

Benefits Offered:

Part-time position Flexible scheduling options Supportive team environment Opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals We are looking for someone who loves veterinary medicine, takes pride in quality patient care, and wants to be part of a team that treats every pet like family. Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range:

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.