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Veterinary Assistant
WellHaven Pet Health Hazel Dell. Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing veterinary care .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates technical skills in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and anesthesia while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a sterile environment. Capable of managing hospital operations, educating clients, and adapting to various animal care needs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Skills In SurgeryVeterinary Assistant Program CompletionExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service ExcellenceAbility To Handle Animals
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Hard Skills
SurgeryDentistryLaboratory ProceduresVenipunctureAnesthesiaSurgical AssistanceAnimal RestraintWound CareDiagnostic TestsBasic Animal Care
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceAbility To MultitaskAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaNAVTA-Approved Veterinary Assistant Program
Industry Keywords
Veterinary CareHospital OperationsQuality Control StandardsOSHA StandardsPatient IntakeMedical ChartsInventory ManagementClient EducationAnimal HandlingFast-Paced Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing veterinary care
- Apply technical skills in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and animal restraint
- Maintain a sterile and safe environment
- Contribute to efficient day-to-day hospital operations
- Communicate with team members and clients
- Maintain accurate medical charts and meet hospital quality control standards
- Educate clients about Wellness Plans, pet care, and overall health
- Perform reception duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and patient intake and discharge
- Obtain medical history and patient information
- Manage hospital supplies, inventory, and restocking
- Complete assigned hospital duties before the end of each shift
- Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service
- Adapt to client needs and resolve complaints as appropriate
- Work onsite at the hospital or approved offsite event locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry
- Completion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (preferred)
- Technical skills in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, restraint techniques, anesthesia, and surgical assistance
- Ability to handle dogs, cats, and exotic animals
- Knowledge of basic animal care, medications, wound care, and diagnostic tests
- Ability to work independently, multitask, set priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, and computer-learning skills
- Ability to complete work accurately amid interruptions
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
- Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, reach and grasp, and visual acuity
- Willingness and ability to work 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
- Adherence to OSHA standards and company policies
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Benefits package
- Positive culture
- Strong mentorship
- Opportunities for growth
- Personal growth support
- Practice support
- Life balance