Veterinary Assistant (PT)

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Dodd Animal Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Professional Services
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

At Dodd Animal Hospital we strive to provide the highest quality, individualized care to our clients and their pets. We offer laser therapy, orthopedics and rehabilitation, mentorship programs for future veterinary technicians, and boast a full dental suite. We truly work together to educate our clients and treat patients as our own.

If you love animals and educating on how to best care for them, this might be the best team for you to join!

Overview:

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

Position Skills:

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner

Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM

Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies

Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations

High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Daily cleaning of work area

Position Requirements:

High School diploma or GED certificate 

Flexible schedule including some weekend and vacation shifts

Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage fast pace work, stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience

Retirement Plan (401k)

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth 

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).



Reference: 203266602

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Veterinary Assistant (PT)

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Dodd Animal Hospital

San Antonio, TX
Professional Services
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

At Dodd Animal Hospital we strive to provide the highest quality, individualized care to our clients and their pets. We offer laser therapy, orthopedics and rehabilitation, mentorship programs for future veterinary technicians, and boast a full dental suite. We truly work together to educate our clients and treat patients as our own.

If you love animals and educating on how to best care for them, this might be the best team for you to join!

Overview:

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

Position Skills:

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner

Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM

Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies

Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations

High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Daily cleaning of work area

Position Requirements:

High School diploma or GED certificate 

Flexible schedule including some weekend and vacation shifts

Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage fast pace work, stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience

Retirement Plan (401k)

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth 

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).


Reference: 203266602

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