Job description

Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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.
• Provide client education.
• 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 and 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, and 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

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift Monday-Friday
• Alternate Saturdays 8am-1pm

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frederick, MD 21704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person