VCA Brickell Animal Hospital
VeterinaryAssistant
“Veterinary Assistant at VCA Brickell Animal Hospital. Assist receptionists with client/patient checking in. Ensure clients and pets feel welcome”
Industry & Context.
Rotating weekends, Flexibility in working hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility, Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented., Excellent communications skills., Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, Telephone and computer skills are necessary., Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.
Nice to Have
Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility
What You'll Do.
Assist receptionists with client/patient checking in
Ensure clients and pets feel welcome
Build rapport with clients and pets
Greet clients and pets by name
Help new clients fill out registration form
Inform new clients about hospital services
Support reception staff with telephone support
Support reception staff in appointment scheduling
Educate clients on general animal husbandry
Answer non-medical questions
Make certain all patients are kept clean
Assist in treating hospitalized animals
Continuously monitor all patients admitted
Ensure all patients are clearly identified
Assist veterinarians to direct traffic
Organize daily duties and medical-surgical procedures
Participate in client communication and education
Prep animals for aseptic surgery
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments
Assist doctor with surgical procedures
Position animals properly for radiographs
Use positioning devices for radiographs
Maintain and care for radiology equipment
Practice safety regulations in radiology
Set up and use Dental Prophylactics unit
Perform routine dental prophylactics
Collect stool and urine samples
Prepare lab request forms
Create prescription labels
Fill prescriptions and dispense medications
Control inventory and assist ordering medications
Maintain proper storage of drugs
Support planned VCA marketing events
Present marketing promotions to clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross-trained for front office receptionist duties; support reception staff; assist veterinarians to direct traffic; leverage staff time; assist doctor with surgical procedures
Communication Scope
Excellent communications skills; communicate and educate clients
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