- 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:
- 8 hour shift Monday-Friday
- Alternate Saturdays 8am-1pm
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Frederick, MD 21704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
For any questions or to submit your resume, please contact us at admin@frederickvet.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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