Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Greenville, SC at Upstate Vet – Emergency and Specialty
Responsible for performing medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Manage and provide for the patient’s needs. Patient order set up. Orders should be checked by an LVT or DVM until the team is comfortable with set up (estimated time of 3-6 months).
· Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
· Run lab work as directed by technician and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.
· Obtain accurate patient history
· Proper client communication and record keeping.
· Patient discharges.
· Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, minor procedures (ex. Central line placement and ultrasounds).
· Complete assigned treatments of patients in a timely manner.
· Provide exceptional nursing care and treatment of all patients with respect.
· Fill pre-printed prescriptions.
· Basic drug calculations. Calculations should be checked by an LVT or DVM until the team is comfortable with calculations. (estimated time of 3-6 months)
· Initiation of fluid therapy.
· Patient care of stable patients in isolation.
· Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
· Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
3×12
Day shift
Evening shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary medicine: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Upstate Vet – Emergency and Specialty
Location: Greenville, SC
