Veterinary Assistant
Company: Yukon Veterinary Hospital
Location: Yukon
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionAt Yukon Veterinary Hospital, we provide a
wide range of services from vaccinations and routine medical care
to advanced diagnostics and surgery. We offer complete dental care,
weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, as well as
diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine cases.Our staff is
made up of friendly and caring, well-trained professionals. Our
receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our
licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as
bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors
are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for
your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with
us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience
at Yukon Vet as comfortable as possible.Our facility has state of
the art medical equipment enabling us to provide in house
laboratory diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography.To
learn more about us click here.Job DescriptionJob duties include,
but are not limited to:Pet restraint, triage incoming patients,
collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging,
management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with
varying degrees of stability, administration of medications,
effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical
preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able
to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites,
scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether
youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow
into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a
variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and
continuing development..QualificationsWere looking for:An
experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year
experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker
and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain
pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories,
processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia
monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to
advance your knowledge and skillset.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS+
Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of
time.+ Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats,
birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with
practice leadership for additional clarity.)+ Client needs and work
volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to
complete essential duties of this job. This position may require
special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or
holidays.+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning,
remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing,
and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
proficiently.+ The noise level in the work environment is
moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.+ Job
requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required
duties while working.+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to
50 pounds.+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger
dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a
keyboard and operate other equipment as required.+ Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed
to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on
occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or
zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.Additional
InformationWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health,
dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life &
supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid
Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement
ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive
CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to
licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Assistance
ProgramAccess to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn
FosterCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for
most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses
etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing
and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note some benefits
may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment
status vs part time status.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid
Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex,
Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Originby Jobble
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