Job Description
Hometown Animal Hospital/All Pets Dental Clinic is looking to fill an opening for a Veterinary Assistant with potential for growth!
Hometown Animal Hospital/All Pets Dental Clinic is an NVA owned & AAHA accredited general practice/dental referral clinic located in Weston, Florida.
A Veterinary Assistant works side-by-side with the doctor to provide care and treatment to patients. A Veterinary Assistant generates treatment plans as recommended by the doctor, presents them to the client and explains the necessity and value of each item recommended. The Vet Assistant also helps maintain the doctor's schedule, handles client communication when the doctor is unavailable, transcribes notes as dictated by the doctor, and assists with executing treatments during the appointment flow.
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service are essential. Strong reading, writing and math skills are required.
Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed!
Responsibilities
- Assist with providing patient care, including administering vaccines, drawing blood, placing catheters, giving nail trims, cleaning ears, etc.
- Create treatment plans in Avimark based on the doctor's recommendations and present to the client for financial approval
- Collecting specimens and performing basic lab work
- Taking x-rays and photographs
- Client relations, including outbound calls to clients and face-to-face interaction
- Updating patient medical records to reflect care given
- Ensure client satisfaction through excellent service
- Inform clients about products and services offered
- Other duties as requested
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience required
- Flexibility in scheduling, including working until 7pm and weekend availability in a rotating weekend schedule
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior clinical experience desired
- Prior Avimark experience a plus!
- Bilingual applicants welcomed!
We are looking to fill positions immediately - please submit your resume for review!
Hours per week:
- 30-39
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off for full-time employees after tenure requirements are met
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
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