Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO at Second Chances Veterinary Care
Second Chances Veterinary Care is an independently owned outpatient surgery, procedural, and urgent care veterinary clinic. Our first mission is to provide no-nonsense veterinary care at affordable prices because pet owners deserve the chance to give their pet the care it needs. We form partnerships with the patient’s current provider to ensure the best urgent care management for both the pet parent & the patient. We are ready to work hand in hand with local veterinarians, shelters, rescues, & more to provide high-quality procedural & diagnostic services to dogs and cats. We form partnerships with the patient’s current provider to ensure the best urgent care management for both the pet parent & the patient.
​About The Role: The Technician Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants in caring for animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or boarded at the clinic. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient and educating the clients.
Compensation: $17/hour + depending on experience
​Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:
Client & Patient Relations
Calls clients to update on patient condition, communicates drop off and pick up times, discusses required lab work, communicates post-operative care, and creates and executes reminder phone calls.
Answers client questions as asked or needed.
Recordkeeping & Administrative
Notes all client conversations, observations in medical records, and document changes in the medical or mental status of animals.
Creates estimates and invoices for services rendered and verifies charges for outside labs and services.
Performs clerical and administrative work.
Housekeeping
Cleans and maintains equipment and prepares and sanitizes surgery suites.
Maintains supply lists and stocks treatment rooms and wards.
Cleans all rooms, wards, sinks, and tubs.
Nursing Care
Assists Veterinarians and Technicians in tasks required to maintain communication with clients, care of patients (animals), and required inventory.
Admits and rooms patients and gets initial patient information from the client.
Using muzzles when needed, restrains patients during procedures, exams, x-rays, sample collections, etc.
Administers medication, fills prescriptions, and educates clients on medication use and side effects.
Performs basic animal care.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
​Education and Experience Needed:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Previous experience in a veterinary clinic is preferred but not required.
Requires certification or the ability to be certified as a Veterinary Assistant.
​Skills Required to be Successful:
Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and manage stressful situations.
Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required.
Must be dependable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
Earliest Start Date:
Highest Level of Education Completed:
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Email address:
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Ability to Commute:
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Second Chances Veterinary Care
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
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