Job description
Do you want to have an impact on pet's and people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced but highly rewarding environment? Are you looking for a great work environment with a friendly, passionate staff? Animal Medical Hospital is the place for you!
Who we’re looking for:
Position: Veterinary Assistants at AMH are an essential part of our company. Our VA’s work closely with our veterinarians and assist them throughout the day with patients and cases.
As an Veterinary Assistant you will:
- Assist in exam rooms by getting the history of the patient as well as basic information including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, weight and lab samples.
- Facilitate communication between clients and the hospital team caring for the pet and direct questions to the appropriate staff.
- Assist in basic laboratory procedures (i.e. handling blood and urine specimens, using in-house lab analyzers, using the centrifuge, and staining ear and blood films)
- Fill prescriptions as directed.
- Assist veterinarian by doing routine call backs and fielding calls from clients throughout the day.
- Draw blood proficiently and safely.
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians and other staff
- Operate equipment pertinent to carrying out duties, including but not limited to laboratory equipment, anesthesia, dental, and radiology.
Our AMH Family: At AMH, teamwork, accountability, respect and integrity are all values our employees share. We understand continuing education and improving skills helps grow our employees to be the best they can be for themselves and also the patients they care for. We strive everyday to create a positive, enthusiastic culture where we work together to achieve great things for our clients and their pets.
Additional Benefits:
- Accidental & Critical Care
- Legal Shield
- Employee Assistance Programs
Position Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience: 1-2 year experience preferred
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, active listener, empathetic
- Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology preferred
- Ability to learn veterinary software
- Solution-oriented with high attention to customer service.
- Ability to gain animal confidence when restraining them for transport, boarding, or treatment.
- Ability to read pet body language and use in controlling/handling individual animal temperament.
- Respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communication from other team members, animals or medical equipment.
About AMH: Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is a state-of-the-art General Practice and Emergency Hospital offering internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, critical care, surgery, boarding, grooming and bathing. We are dedicated to constantly improving the care that we give and, as a result, we have been accredited through the American Animal Hospital Association since 1984.
Job Types: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Registered Vet Assistant (Nice to have)
Work Location: In person
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person