PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital
O'Fallon, MO · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 hours ago
Patient CareRadiology
About the role
- PetVet Care Centers' Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
- Why Join Us: - Join a fast-paced, 5-doctor practice where you'll gain hands-on experience assisting with surgeries performed Monday through Friday while caring for a variety of patients, including cats, dogs, and pocket pets.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
- Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
- Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
- Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)
- Local autonomy with national support
Requirements
- Some availability is sufficient, alternating Saturdays is required
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Benefits
- Benefits include:
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
- Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
- Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
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