Veterinary Assistant and Technician Midway Hollow Pet Clinic Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $16 - $22 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Drug dosages Surgery assistance Customer communication Veterinary surgical assistance experience English Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Surgery Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work experience Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Patient treatment Patient temperature monitoring Subcutaneous (SubQ) medication administration Veterinary radiology Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing high-quality care to our patients. Your role will involve various tasks that ensure the well-being of animals and the smooth operation of our veterinary clinic. Duties The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role. Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations. Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM. Maintain excellent client communication. Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information. Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients. Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients. Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. Assist in all daily duties for clinic care. Participate in any special cleaning duties. Perform clinic upkeep as directed. Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary. Take part in training as necessary. Perform equipment maintenance as directed. Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor. Identify areas or items needing additional attention. Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients. Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia. The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of 18 years old. High School Diploma or equivalent. Some veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time. The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment. The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person