Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Daylily Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full Time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location :

1401 Chris Kelley Blvd.

Hutto, Texas 78634

United States

Clinic Hours : M-F : 7am-6pm

Sat : 8am-5pm

Sun : 9am-4pm

Rotating Weekends Required

Compensation :

$17 - $22 / hr depending on experience!

Technical :

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity

• Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
• Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthesia machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
• Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner
• Take radiographs - processes rads, demonstrates proper positioning techniques
• Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter procedures, and boarding.
• Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase / use.
• Perform client callbacks
• Assist kennel staff
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
• Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.

Lab :

Surgery :

Job Summary : The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact :

Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

environment.

proficiently.

Physical Requirements :

The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with

Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to

perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and

let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered

without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,

national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other

basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.