Description
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, 4 doctor practice. In this position you will utilize superior technical and client service skills to their fullest - delivering the highest quality patient and client care. Applicants should be skilled in the following areas: venipuncture, catheter placement, digital radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing care. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO time for full-time employees, 401K, continuing education, generous pet care discounts and more. Evening and weekend hours should be expected. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fun-loving team environment at a well-established, progressive, small animal hospital please submit your resume.
Our Culture and Values
Here at Twin Peaks, our mission is to nurture the bond between people and animals by providing timely veterinary services to our clients and quality medicine to their pets in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. We know how much you care about your pet and want to make sure you have access to skilled, compassionate veterinary professionals for everything from preventative wellness to urgent and emergency care. We love your pets too! Our experienced team offers quality veterinary services to the pets of our local Arizona communities of Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and surrounding areas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):
• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service,
and Fun
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each
appointment
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the
pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures
• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at
the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded
pets
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit
• Respond to general questions from clients
• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
assistance
• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and
treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian
• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client
on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining
maximum productivity
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the
delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties as requested
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
Professional Licenses/Certifications:
• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred
Experience:
• Three years of experience in a pet care setting preferred
Skills, Ability and Knowledge:
• Broad knowledge of animal science
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and
industry internet sites
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented
approach
• Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and
tactful manner
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced
and stressful
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The
team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are
required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for
long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as
disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions. May experience aggressive,
frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. This position requires exerting up to 30
pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to
lift, carry, pull or move objects. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities
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