Veterinary Assistant III
| Company | Chewy |
|---|---|
| Location | Alpharetta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice.
- Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Sr Veterinary Assistant Level III.
- Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve to support your practice team, setting the bar for providing high-level, competent veterinary support care.
- Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, utilizing integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given skill set.
- Perform Sr Veterinary Assistant skills to support practice veterinarians, including assistance with operating medical equipment (like lab, radiology, anesthesia, dental), monitoring sedated patients (non-anesthetic), running bloodwork and other diagnostic lab tests, and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
- Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences.
- Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC).
- Review invoices with clients and manage client communication.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with other team members, keeping veterinarians informed in real time on patient updates (in practice, at referral, and under home care).
- Be proficient using the PIMS and aid others on the team in their use of the technology.
- Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and maintain controlled substance logs.
- Assist practice manager with communicating on inventory needs.
- Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
- Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training.
- Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management.
- May be required to work weekends, position may require some travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred.