Veterinary Assistant - Willakenzie Animal Clinic
Eugene, Oregon
Come Join A Great Team!!
Willakenzie Animal Clinic is actively looking for a veterinary assistant. The ideal candidate would be compassionate towards our patients, clients, and the team. A positive and motivating attitude is a must. The ideal candidate would be confident in proper animal handling and restraint, rooming patients, assisting the technicians and veterinarians, understanding client education's importance, and being a positive and supportive team player. If you are that veterinary assistant who is looking for that exciting, no day ever the same, fast-paced, fun, energetic vet hospital then we look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits We Offer:
Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.
- Competitive pay!
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
- A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
- Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
- AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to assist technicians and veterinarians. Must be able to work alongside the Certified Veterinary Technicians. Must be able to communicate effectively with our client base. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Primary Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provides excellent customer service and administer effective care to our pet patients
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients
- Gathers history and reviews treatments plans with clients.
- Assists with intravenous catheters, starting fluids, and other treatments.
- Assists other team members, ensuring that all patients are cared for and comfortable.
Medical Records
- Ability to learn and use the Practice Management Software adequately.
Client Relations
- Be able to take patient history during appointments and adequately relay that information to the DVM’s.
- Answer phones when needed and be able to answer basic questions from clients.
- Packages up items to go home (e.g., medications, food, instructions).
- Assists with the discharge of hospitalized, surgical, and dental patients.
Personal Conduct
- Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
- Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
- Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
- Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follow hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
- Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks.
- Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
- Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
Additional Duties
- Attends departmental and staff meetings.
- Answers requests from Client Service Representative (receptionist) for assistance.
- Processes technician appointments.
- Processes pharmacy requests.
- Assists staff members as needed with call-backs, and other duties as assigned.
- Keeps the treatment area clean and stocked.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Requirements
- HS diploma or educational equivalent.
- At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice is preferred
- Ability to learn/properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures preferred.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift.
At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Generous holidays and paid time off
• Career development programs
• Robust health and wellness initiatives
AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive.