Job Details
Who we are::
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Oakridge Veterinary Clinic is looking for a veterinary assistant to add to our team of compassionate professionals who aim to provide high-quality veterinary care.
At Oakridge Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to delivering quality care at every stage of patients lives. Whether it's routine preventive care or early detection and treatment of various conditions and diseases, we have the expertise and resources to provide the highest standard of care for our patients.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment for all patients.
- Responsible for care of hospitalized patients including keeping all wards and kennels properly cleaned and disinfected, exercising, feeding, laundry, bathing and dipping procedures, and keeping patients clean.
- Clean exams rooms after each visit and prepare for the next client and patient. Ensure supplies are always available and adequately stocked in exam rooms and treatment room.
- Prepare and sanitize surgery suites. Clean and maintain holding areas.
- Properly maintain equipment according to maintenance schedule.
- Properly and safely restrain patients, reliably and with compassion to prepare for procedures performed by technicians and/or doctors. Is conscious of patient comfort needs.
- Observe patients throughout the day for signs of illness, parasites, and disease control, and assessment of change in patient status. Report any abnormalities or concerns to the veterinarian in charge.
- Take basic vital signs (TPR) on hospitalized patients recovering from surgery or sedation.
- Communicate with pet owners using a professional, cheerful, and helpful attitude, using knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to accurately answer questions and relay doctors information.
- Assist receptionists with out-patients and hospitalized patients from admission to discharge with clerical and administrative work, including knowledge of patient charts, vaccine schedules, proper phone call etiquette, and other front desk procedures. Obtain and record patient histories.
- Perform simple in-house laboratory tests, complete forms for outsourced laboratory tests, accurately file laboratory reports, and clean up laboratory area.
- Under direction of veterinarian, administer oral medications.
- Assist with nail trimming, ear cleaning, client education, filling prescriptions, and computer transaction entry during office hours or treatment times.
- Unpack, label, and stock hospital supplies; stock cleaning and office supplies, stock kennel supplies. Ensure that supplies for cleaning, animal food, paper towels, etc. are current.
- Accurately dispense medication that the doctor has prescribed.
- Assist in inventory procedures.
- Prep patients for surgery, and assist when needed.
- Assist with the operation of the anesthesia machine and other applicable equipment.
- Assist in radiology.
- Administer therapeutic laser therapy to pets as directed.
- Prepare surgery packs and cutting surgery drapes.
- Clean and autoclave syringes, needles, and other surgical instruments. Thoroughly clean autoclave per hospital schedule.
- Assist the Veterinary Technician, who is responsible for dental cleanings, during dental cleanings.
- Feed and exercise patients, as needed.
- Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
- Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the medicine that we practice.
- Follow OSHA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
- Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide tableside assistance.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Critical thinking- Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving and an organized approach to the position.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
- Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen, frequently working in a bent position.
- Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
- Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs. Assistance will be provided by animal handlers when working with larger animals.
Think you're the veterinary technician we've been looking for? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients! Apply today so we can get started!
What's in it for you::
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- $17 - $25 per hr depending on experience
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Oakridge Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.