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Part-Time Veterinary Assistant
Are you a rockstar veterinary assistant? Would you like to grow your knowledge and skills? Goshen Animal Clinic will empower you to do just that. Veterinary Assistants are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with the Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills
Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits
Advocate for patients, and educate clients
Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including pre and post-operative patient care, surgical suite instrument and equipment care
Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a small animal clinical setting as a veterinary assistant, preferred
Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
Must be able to anticipate and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Benefits and Perks:
401K with company match, eligible after 6 months
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Goshen Animal Clinic s goal is to provide the highest quality veterinary care for pets and exceptional service to their families. We have an unrivaled commitment to our patients and clients, and demonstrate this by investing in continuing education, adopting of technological advancements, and most importantly by administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us. Our Goshen Animal Clinic family promises to deliver innovative medicine and exceptional service to foster the love shared by our pets and people.
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.