East El Paso Animal Hospital
Location
El Paso, TX | United States
Job description
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued grow within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
● Animal handling and restraint
● Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
● Obtain health history from clients, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
● Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
● Restock and organize medical supplies
● Continually advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
● 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
● Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
● Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
● Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
● Must be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.
● Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
Benefits and Perks:
● Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all start first of the month after hire
● 401K with company match
● Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
● Long Term Disability options
● Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
● Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
● Generous Continuing Education allowance with paid CE days off
● Personal Pet Discounts
● PTO and Paid Holidays
● Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
East El Paso Animal Hospital, in beautiful El Paso, TX was founded in 1986 by Dr. Orlando Garza with the goal of providing compassionate, quality care to the El Paso community and surrounding areas. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or other exotic pet, we’re here to care for them. The current facility was built in 2015 to include a large and comfortable waiting room with children’s play area, 5 treatment rooms and 2 surgical rooms. We offer boarding services with various sized runs and cages for smaller breeds. The hospital includes grooming services, a separate entity operating out of our facility for a one-stop-shop convenience to our clients.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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