The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Midlothian, VA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Urgent Care team!
 

Daytime Hours: 3 12-hour shifts, 11a-11p, 50% weekends
 

Adventure is here in Midlothian, and Virginia Veterinary Centers can help you find it. Located near one of the most beautiful capitals, VVC (Midlothian) is proud to call this beautiful, history filled city home. Ranked one of the most desirable communities to live in, Midlothian offers a little something for everyone. Whether it’s the history, the entertainment and the arts, the outdoor activities, or the great schools and diverse communities, Midlothian is the ideal city to live, work and play.
Virginia Veterinary Centers is looking to hire Veterinary Assistants to join our Urgent Care/Emergency Department, located just 20 minutes from our Short Pump location, in Midlothian, Virginia.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

• The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern. As a Veterinary Assistant, your job entails important aspects of our hospital: patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care
• Understanding common emergencies and appropriate action steps during time of patient’s initial presentation
• Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
• Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
• Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
• Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
• In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
• Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
• Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
• Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
• Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation including inclement weather conditions
• 1 years of veterinary experience preferred (but not necessary)
• Excellent communication skills (in person and over phones)
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Able to multitask and work under pressure
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations
• Ability to act as a team player by engaging in teaching and learning from others
• Maintain a constant level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.

·Benefits Include:

$16-20/hour dependent upon experience
Scrub allowance (voucher provided at 90-days and then annually on anniversaries)
PTO
Employee Pet Discount
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance and Legal Aid
Included within Medical Coverage - Free Mental Health Consultations and Employee Assistance Programs