Veterinary Assistant - Fairview Animal Hospital
Company: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC
Location: Maryville
Posted on: September 2, 2024
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Job Description:
About Fairview Animal Hospital - -------------
We are a full-service veterinary hospital that provides
comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We are located in
Maryville, TN, and have been serving the animal community since our
inception in 2002. Fairview Animal Hospital offers a wide variety
of services including preventive, medical, surgical, dental, and
diagnostic care for dogs, cats, avians. In addition to routine
wellness care, we also offer many advanced services such as digital
radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and more. At Fairview
Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality
of care for your beloved pets. We understand the special bond that
you share with your furry family members and we strive to provide
compassionate care that will exceed your expectations.
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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Saturdays 8:00
am-1:00 pm
Pay Range: - -$14-$15 - Non-licensed technicians/Veterinary
Assistants, based on experience.
Position Purpose
Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician to our
team! We are looking for an individual who is good at
communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to
work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at
least 1 year of previous experience in veterinary medicine, is able
to assist the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care
and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory,
prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work,
educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and
assists with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will also
able to assist with boarding and kennels as needed. -
Veterinary Technician Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making
teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible
regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding
quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of
patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with
veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback
appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating
feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open
to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to
ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and
sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and
teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications,
patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while
managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions
result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and
surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital
signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient
during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital
laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside
laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety
procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during
exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and
treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock
exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the
public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical
equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all
interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all
interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including
client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
Bonus incentive
Career and professional development opportunities
State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
VTNE support
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Keywords: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC, Knoxville , Veterinary Assistant - Fairview Animal Hospital, Other , Maryville, Tennessee
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