Arnold Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Assistant

<p>If you are a veterinarian looking to practice excellent medicine in an environment where you have plenty of time to communicate with clients and collaborate with other team members, look no further. At <a href="https://arnoldvethospital.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arnold Veterinary Hospital</a>, we make work-life balance a priority while building strong relationships with our clients! We are a small-animal focused hospital boasting flexible schedules, an excellent culture, and low turnover. Our small-animal focused team strives for Fear Free practice and is highly skilled in wellness, dentistry, and routine surgery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Veterinary Assistant</h3>

<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care for&nbsp;all patients,&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with medical procedures, and help ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care. In this role, the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication, the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Primary&nbsp;Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Performs all other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li>

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<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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