Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

Description

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Are you a rockstar veterinary assistant? Would you like to grow your knowledge and skills? Goshen Animal Clinic will empower you to do just that.

Veterinary Assistants are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with the Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service.

Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills

Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits

Advocate for patients, and educate clients

Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including pre and post-operative patient care, surgical suite instrument and equipment care

Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record

Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications :

Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a small animal clinical setting as a veterinary assistant, preferred

Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)

Excellent communication skills with clients and team members

Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks

Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude

Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day

Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner

Must be able to anticipate and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks :

401K with company match, eligible after 6 months

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Goshen Animal Clinic ’s goal is to provide the highest quality veterinary care for pets and exceptional service to their families.

We have an unrivaled commitment to our patients and clients, and demonstrate this by investing in continuing education, adopting of technological advancements, and most importantly by administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.

Our Goshen Animal Clinic family promises to deliver innovative medicine and exceptional service to foster the love shared by our pets and people.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients.

One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.