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Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital- Round Rock
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Doctors Assistant
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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.
$32,450 / year median in Texas
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is hiring an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care Team in Round Rock, TX! If you love working with emergency cases and have a passion for working alongside a Veterinary Health Care Team, apply with us today! •One year minimum of animal related experience required.•About this role The doctor's assistant (DA) is an essential member of the healthcare team and serves as an extension of the doctor. By working closely with an assigned doctor, the DA performs specific tasks that allow the doctor to concentrate on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. These tasks include communicating with other departments, patient families, and referring veterinarians, entering medical data, and providing exceptional customer service through organizational tasks that reduce wait times. This role enables you to establish a strong connection with patients and clients and to promote the human-animal-veterinary bond. Responsibilities and Functions Inputting and maintaining patient records Supporting doctors and clients in medical visits Promoting patient flow to minimize client wait times and increase overall efficiency. Communicating effectively with the referring veterinarians and hospitals in the community. Patient discharges Required Qualifications More than one year of experience in the veterinary hospital as a technician, liaison, or CCA, or equivalent experience in human medicine Sufficient computer experience (Word, Excel) and the ability to learn various veterinary software programs Outstanding customer service skills Professional-level typing skills Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately Excellent clear communication skills Exceptional organizational skills Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on your feet for long periods