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Veterinary Assistant

Excelsior Animal Hospital - Excelsior, Minnesota

Excelsior Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to support our two Doctor practice.

At Excelsior Animal Hospital, we believe the best way to provide compassionate care to pets is by putting relationshipswith our clients, patients, Team Members, and communityat the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on our ability to offer mentorship, support, a collaborative workplace, excellent communication, patient care, and client education skills. In addition to caring for pets, we also care for each other. Through day-to-day interactions and organized team-building activities, we create an environment where personal health and well-being is important and every individual matters.

Excelsior, located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, is only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Excelsior has a historic feel blended with new amenities including specialty and antique shops, restaurants, a library, and a bed and breakfast inn. The Commons Park and Recreation Area offers a swimming beach, playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond, and picnic areas.

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions):

Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun

Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms and medical equipment

Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet's visit. Document patient information, and update records

Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures

Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians

Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian's direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures

Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of patients

Clean and disinfect cages and runs

Respond to general questions from clients

Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance

Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian

May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician

Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity

Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets

Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care

Perform other duties as requested

What We're Looking For (Essential Qualifications):

Experience: One year of experience in a veterinary clinic

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Professional Licenses/Certifications: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred

Skills, Ability and Knowledge: Broad knowledge of animal science

Basic knowledge of pharmacology

Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and industry internet sites

Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach

Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses

Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills

Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners

Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities

Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced and stressful

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions. May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. This position requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to lift, carry, pull or move objects. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

Compensation Range

$20 - $23 USD