Veterinary Assistant

Position Overview

Are you looking to grow professionally? Do you pride yourself on your work ethic and ability to build relationships with clients and your team? Are you passionate about serving your community by contributing to client education and pet care? We have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team with no emergency shifts, and just one Saturday morning a month (closed during the summers.)

Location

Our practice is located in Dell Rapids, SD. There is local housing available and we are just 20 miles north of the largest city in the state.  The commute up the interstate may be quicker than your commute across Sioux Falls.

Practice Overview

Established in 2006, Dells Veterinary Services is a privately-owned, AAHA accredited practice serving high-end livestock herds as well as offering top of the line pet care. Our clients RAVE about us because we are passionate about educating and delivering the highest quality veterinary care. We believe in elevating everyone from our staff to our clients, and we do this through a dedication to excellent service and continuous learning. We have an 8,400sqft facility with all the bells and whistles for equipment including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodwork and urinalysis, gas anesthesia in our surgical and dental suites along with cold laser, digital dental x-rays, and Midmark 3 dental equipment.   We utilize Cornerstone for our veterinary records as well as Vet Hero and our app to communicate with clients

What You’ll Be Working On

• Engaging and communicating with clients promoting education and preventative care
• Assisting with patient history, restraint, charges, estimates and client education in the exam room
• Monitoring patient conditions during treatments, procedures and hospitalization.
• Performing laboratory procedures and x-rays to assist in diagnosis and treatments
• Preparing medications for both outpatient and inpatients and helping stock trucks for livestock appointments.
• Preparing surgical equipment, including sterilization, and ensuring that the operating room is properly stocked, sterilized and ready for surgery;  This includes maintaining equipment on a regular schedule.
• Preparing for office hours by stocking drawers and refrigerators in exam rooms and treatment area and assuring that drugs and equipment are ready before appointments and procedures
• Stock and manage inventory of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
• Assisting the receptionists as needed and assume their duties during their absence
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

What’s In It For You

How to Apply

To apply,  fill out this application  then upload it with your  resume and cover letter here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.