Veterinary Assistant - Experienced
- Park City, UT
- $19.00-21.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Powder Paws Animal Hospital, located in Jeremy Ranch, Park City, Utah is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant with previous clinic experience in a similar role, to join our one-of-a-kind 6-doctor small animal practice!Our clinic is getting ready to expand to include more exam rooms. A willingness to take on more responsibilities as we grow and a team-player attitude is a must!The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. We cross train all technicians to work at the reception area to understand the clinic as a whole and support one another. Must be available to work half day Saturdays on a rotating basis.In this position you will be supporting our Doctors, Technician and CSR team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.Responsibilities will include:-Attentive and warm customer service in person, over the phone/text, and via email,-Management of busy phone lines,-Scheduling of appointments and surgeries,-Entering labs and following up with clients,-Filling prescriptions,-Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging-Learning veterinary diets and educating clients about these-Checking in/out patients for appointments, surgeries, acupuncture and rehab,-Keeping detailed notes regarding clients and patients,-Communicating with other industry professionals,-Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness,-Assisting with charts and entering charges,-Handling and restraining dogs and cats for procedures-Assisting surgery and veterinary technicians with restraining animals, administering vaccines, fluids, nail trims, anal gland expression, blood draws and more,-Use devices to perform hands free radiographs,-Preparing surgical packs, inducing and monitoring anesthesia-Cleaning instruments and surgical equipment, walking hospitalized animals and cleaning kennels.Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:
- VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
- Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
- WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
- Robust Clinical Studies program
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Competitive wage
- Vacation and sick time
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Opportunity to teach and mentor
- 401(k)
- Life and Long Term Disability insurance