Assist Veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, filling prescriptions, anesthesia induction and monitoring, dental prophylaxis with extractions, surgical preparation, hospitalized patient care, critical / emergency care and triage.
Identify and work patiently with clients in varying emotional states.
Gentle and compassionate care of patients.
Assist with inventory and ordering medical supplies and patient food.
Answer phones and make appointments as needed.
Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs.
Relay appropriate information to/from clients to Veterinarian(s) and/or Office Manager.
Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assist in cleaning the hospital, including but not limited to: laundry, floors, taking out the trash and recycling, cleaning treatment areas, surgery, exam rooms, kennels, bathrooms, kitchen, and grounds.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
Be attentive to detail, flexible, patient, well organized, and self-motivated.
Must have excellent communication skills and be open to constructive feedback.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
Must have a friendly demeanor and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
Must be capable of being cross-trained to assist with kennel worker responsibilities and caring for boarders.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training.

Job Type: Full-time - 35-40 hour week

Schedule:

Education:

Experience:

Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Frederick, MD 21704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Frederick Veterinary Center, LLC

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