Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCrozet, VA, USA$15 - $18 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience is preferred, not required.
Must be able to work weekends and evenings.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be dependable and self-motivated.
Must have cleaning skills.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
Restrain cats and dogs.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including logging patient weights, processing lab specimens, and updating client records.
Maintain hospital cleanliness, including keeping the pharmacy and exam rooms well stocked and maintaining patient cages and equipment.
Interact with clients in a compassionate and professional manner.
Facilitate the proper flow of appointments.
Provide clients with information regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets, and wellness packages.
Reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Desired Qualifications

Some exotic pet experience or interest.

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Job Description:

The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
Dependable
Self motivated
Excellent cleaning skills
Able to work weekends and evenings
Excellent communication
Team player
Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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