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VetEvolve · 1 day ago

Big Lick Vet - Veterinary Assistant

Roanoke, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

VetEvolve is a people-first organization that supports veterinary teams in delivering exceptional patient care. They are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join Big Lick Vet, where the focus is on providing compassionate care to pets and their owners.

PetService IndustryStaffing AgencyVeterinary

Responsibilities

Take a thorough medical history and relay that history in a concise but thorough manner

Comfort working in an environment where exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other biological materials is common

Maintain clean and safe facilities

Contribute to team meetings, attend team events, and provide input into challenges

Answering phones and assist front desk staff when needed

Proper maintenance of medical records

Ability to lift 50lbs

Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)

Be able to comfort, restrain and handle aggressive or non-aggressive feline and canine patients

Venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, medial/lateral saphenous)

Running in-house lab work

Processing reference lab samples

Understanding of veterinary pharmacology

Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to decipher medical records

Assisting in Surgery and Dentistry

Performing Radiographs

Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, and pro-actively set up any equipment and or tools to be used for a patient

Dispense medications

Collect laboratory samples

Perform all aspects of routine pet care, including feeding, walking, monitoring, and observing animals in clinic

Qualification

Veterinary experienceClient communicationMedical record maintenanceVenipunctureVeterinary pharmacologyMedical terminologyOrganizationCompassionTeam collaborationPositive attitudeReliability