Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Little Rock, AR at PetVet Care Centers
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: PetVet Care Centers
Location: Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is the leading provider of specialty & emergency veterinary services in Arkansas. We welcome all qualified candidates looking to promote the advancement of our services, provide superior clinical care, customer service and be a positive contribution to our culture in service to our clients. We are looking for a bright, motivated, energetic, upbeat experienced veterinary assistant to join our growing practice. To become part of our staff you must be diligent, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Contribution to a team environment with the goal to provide the best quality of life for the patient and the best client experience is key to success. This position includes night shift and weekends.
Duties include
Obtain vitals of patient and a thorough history from client at presentation
Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
Radiology techniques and positioning
Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters including central lines
Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
Administer oral, injectable, and CRI medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
Knowledge of CPR procedures
Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
Complete medical records in hospital management software
Fill prescriptions prior to discharge
Review discharge instructions with client
Handle client calls and questions, including schedule appointments
Work independently and as part of a team
We offer shift differentials for overnights and weekends.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule
12-hour shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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