Veterinary Assistant
Description
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Animal Clinic East, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
● Animal handling and restraint
● Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
● Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
● Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
● Restock and organize medical supplies
● Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
● 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
● Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
● Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
● Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
● Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
Benefits and Perks:
Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Animal Clinic Downtown, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
● Animal handling and restraint
● Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
● Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
● Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
● Restock and organize medical supplies
● Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
● 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
● Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
● Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
● Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
● Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
Benefits and Perks:
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability options
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid PTO
Founded in 1953, Animal Clinic Inc. of Chattanooga has been dedicated for more than 60 years to providing exemplary services that consistently exceed the expectations of our clients and their highly valued pets. We are a full service veterinary medical facility with two full-service clinic locations in Chattanooga, TN. The professional and courteous staff at Animal Clinic Downtown & Animal Clinic East seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients. We go above and beyond to meet the strict requirements of AAHA, The American Animal Hospital Association, to maintain our accreditation for caring for companion animals. AAHA accreditation is sought voluntarily by only 15 percent of North American veterinary practices, and we are proud to be one of them!
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.