Job Description

The Surgery Department at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Veterinary Careis looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant that has a desireto expand their knowledge and skill level as an assistant. Were looking for a highly motivated and flexible person to add to the team as were 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

Job Tags

Similar Jobs