Veterinary Assistant - PetVet Care Centers
Valley Cottage, NY
About the Job
Are you looking for a fun, exciting position? Join our amazing team that is focused on great patient care and enjoys working together!
Rockland Veterinary Care is a network of three animal hospitals that has been serving Rockland County since 2007. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and professional Veterinary Assistants to join our growing team and currently have part-time or full time positions available. Flexible schedule with some weekends. We offer a very competitive wage and benefits program.
The ideal applicant will have at least one year of veterinary experience, possess excellent technical skills, as well as strong communication and computer skills. A caring and compassionate attitude, along with the ability to multitask is essential for success in this position.
Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality of service by caring for both the physical and emotional needs of our patients and their owners. We strive to strengthen the human-animal bond through excellence in veterinary medicine and outstanding customer service. We believe that every family member deserves a great hospital!
Our hospitals provide a full spectrum of services including wellness exams, immunizations, laser surgery, digital radiography, in-house laboratory services and ultrasound.
If you are looking for the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive team and feel that your qualifications are consistent with our practice philosophy, please submit your resume.
Position Overview:
The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks including assisting in appointments, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.
Tasks include:
- Triage patients, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the Licensed Veterinary Technicians; maintain accurate medical records.
- Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
- Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
- Fill prescriptions, administer medications,
- 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.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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