VetEvolve ยท 2 hours ago
Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic - Veterinary Assistant
Yorktown, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$14/hr - $17/hrVetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. The Veterinary Assistant plays a critical role in supporting veterinarians during outpatient exams and treatments, ensuring high-quality care for patients while fostering communication with clients.
PetService IndustryStaffing AgencyVeterinary
Responsibilities
Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times
Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed
Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately
Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques
Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed
Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system
Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations
Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records
Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed
Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained
Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications
Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids
Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday
Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards
Preferred
Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Access to employee assistance program
Company
VetEvolve
VetEvolve offers veterinary services.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Varsity Healthcare Partners
2023-10-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Catherine Howell
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Lodestro
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2024-12-27
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