Veterinary Assistant Job at GoodVets, Palmetto, FL

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  • GoodVets
  • Palmetto, FL

Job Description





GoodVets is a community of animal hospitals co-owned with veterinarians. Sitting at the intersection of quality-first and people-first, GoodVets provides an environment of mentorship for all our employees while also providing the high quality of care and hospitality that today’s pet parents demand.

At GoodVets, we strategically partner with our highly skilled veterinary assistants.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will assist doctors and technicians to improve our quality of care and aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure the overall hospital is clean, sanitized and stocked properly. We strive to practice top quality medicine using modern diagnostic tools to provide the best patient experience. Our caseload is diverse, and our culture is amazing. If you are hardworking, adaptable and lead by example this is the right role for you.

 

We are looking for a team member to work 30-40 hours per week with us.

The Impact You Will Have Every Day:

  • Ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment including rooms, surgery suites, and general hospital for our clients and patients
  • Responsible for the care of boarding and hospitalized patients including keeping all wards and kennels properly cleaned and disinfected; exercising, feeding, bathing, and dipping patients; and hospital laundry
  • Observe patients throughout the day for signs of illness, parasites, and disease
  • Monitor patients for blood, urine, feces, and vomit in the cage, and clean patients and cages as needed; save specimens to be examined by a technician or veterinarian whenever necessary
  • Properly and safely restrain patients, reliably and with compassion, to prepare them for procedures performed by technicians or doctors
  • Ensure that supplies are always available and adequately stocked in each exam room and treatment area
  • Properly set up and clean any instruments needed by the doctor during patient exams
  • Accurately dispense medication prescribed by the doctor; identify and record microchip numbers, tattoos, and other markings in patients’ records
  • Understand the mechanics and application of basic standards of asepsis
  • Prepare patients for surgery, radiology, and ultrasonography, and any other tasks needed
  • Clean and autoclave surgical instruments; thoroughly clean autoclave per hospital schedule
  • Collect urine and fecal samples for diagnostics and laboratory processing
  • Confidently conduct in-house laboratory testing
  • Properly set up anesthetic equipment and monitor anesthesia during procedures

Physical Effort:

  • Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases
  • Take physical safety precautions for exposure to drugs, anesthesia, and radiation
  • Physical activities include bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, moving from room to room, and sitting; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
  • Paid holidays
  • Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products

If this sounds like the adventure you've been searching for, we can't wait to connect with you. Apply today and let's make an impact, together!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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