Veterinary Assistant I

Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists
Sugar Land, TX, US
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

The Surgery Department at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Veterinary Care is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant that has a desire to expand their knowledge and skill level as an assistant.

We're looking for a highly motivated and flexible person to add to the team as we're growing.

Essential duties and responsibilities (others may be assigned as needed)

Patient care (performed AFTER training)

Animal restraint

Clean cages, kennels

Assist technicians and high level technician assistants in basic duties such as walking and feeding animals

Patient medical record documentation under direction of technician or DVM

Advanced assistant skills- once trained & under supervision of technician or DVM

Obtaining vitals

Collecting laboratory samples (blood, feces, urine, etc)

Filling prescriptions

Administering oral medications

Section Responsibilities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Cleaning & maintaining of section area, kennels, and equipment

Laundry

Restocking supplies in section area

Office supplies

Other section areas when slow

Communicating patient care concerns to technician

Assist in consistent communication throughout the patient care staff

File patient documents

Phone system

Answer phones

Direct calls

Obtain phone messages & process properly

Greet clients

Knowledge & skills needed :

Professional client & patient service / communication skills

Professional oral & written communication skills with staff, doctors & leadership

Professional computer & phone etiquette

Typing & writing skills

Reading comprehension

Time management- Utilizing time effectively and efficiently to accomplish tasks accurately

Initiative & adaptability / flexibility

Accountability

Active learning & critical thinking

Professional appearance

16 days ago
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