Veterinary Assistant at Oakton Animal Hospital

Practice

Oakton Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital that welcomes emergency treatment cases and pet patients needing routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

Our hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This professional organization requires that our hospital meet the highest standards of excellence for the practice of veterinary medicine. It also requires that our hospital be inspected periodically in order to maintain our accreditation.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Proficiency with animal restraint, blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiology, and anesthesia induction / monitoring required.

Hours of operation :

Mon, Thu : 9 AM - 7 PM

Tue, Fri : 9 AM - 6 PM

Wed : 10 AM - 4 PM

Sat : 9 AM - 2 PM

Sun : Closed

Pay range : $17 - $19

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork : Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening : Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction : Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Requirements / Qualifications

Benefits Offered

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 / Hr.