A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.
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Dermatology Veterinary Assistant Small animals can experience over 160 different conditions that relate to dermatology. If you like a good mystery and the research it takes to come up with answers, Dermatology is the department for you! This team runs point on allergy testing, ear and skin cytology, skin scraping, fine needle aspiration, biopsies and cultures, as well as client education and collaboration . What you'll do: Manage appointments: obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc. Assist with "Gold standard" Intradermal and Serum allergy testing on both canines and felines. P erforming biopsies, ear cytology's , skin scraping/ cytology's , fungal disease testing, and various other laboratory testing. Assist with deep ear flushes ( m iddle ear cleaning with video-otoscopy) Learn about and utilize various therapeutic diets for canines and felines based on allergic disease . Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member Ensure documentation is accurate and complete Who you are: Prior veterinary experience required , previous dermatology experience desired Proficient in calculations ( drugs , constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.) Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Perks and Benefits include: Comprehensive Health Benefits Vision and Dental HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending 401k with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Shift Differentials and On-call Pay Uniform Allowance Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance Elective Short-Term Disability, Life a nd Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program Strong career growth and personal development opportunities Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check. MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
