Veterinary Assistant at Broomall Animal Hospital

Practice:

The Broomall Animal Hospital has been serving the community for over seventy years. We are a busy three doctor practice treating dogs and cats when they are healthy and during sickness. We strive to educate our clients and assist them in making informed decisions by offering diagnostic testing, including blood work and radiographs. Routine surgical procedures are performed as well as other soft tissue surgery and dental procedures.

The Broomall Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital looking for the right person to join our team. We are looking for an experienced veterinary assistant. Some of the responsibilities include, assisting the veterinarian with appointments and surgery, working with a fellow team member to perform technician appointments, preparing samples to go to the lab and perform some in house lab tests, assist with radiographs, assist with inventory and help to educate clients. The person we hire must have good organizational skills, and good communication skills. They will be able to multitask, show initiative and will have a positive attitude. Our team pitches in where needed and helps each other out. For the right candidate, we will provide training for additional responsibilities.

The position is about 35 hours/week. The hours include 2 evenings a week (until 7 or 8) and every other Saturday 8 t0 12:30. The pay is hourly and ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, depending upon experience and education. Our team members receive a bonus at the end of each quarter and also receive a discount on their pet's visits. We also provide health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off.

Please look on our website for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!

610-356-1758

https://broomallanimalhospital.com/ 

• Patience & Compassion.
• Collaboration & Teamwork.
• Active Listening.
• Organization Skills.
• 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:

• Ability to work every other Saturday morning, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm is required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills as required. A candidate that is Tech Savvy is plus!
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal pet discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

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