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Join Our Amazing Team at Rockland Veterinary Care!

Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Essential Functions:

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
• Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
• Communication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
• Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
• Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
• Cleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
• Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
• Time Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
• Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
• Care and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years' experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position
• Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
• Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Position Requirements:

• Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
• Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Are you looking for a fun, exciting position? Join our amazing team that is focused on great patient care and enjoys working together!

Rockland Veterinary Care is a network of three animal hospitals that has been serving Rockland County since 2007. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and professional Veterinary Assistants to join our growing team and currently have part-time or full-time positions available. Flexible schedule with some weekends. We offer a very competitive wage and benefits program.

The ideal applicant will have at least one year of veterinary experience, possess excellent technical skills, as well as strong communication and computer skills. A caring and compassionate attitude, along with the ability to multitask, is essential for success in this position.

Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality of service by caring for both the physical and emotional needs of our patients and their owners. We strive to strengthen the human-animal bond through excellence in veterinary medicine and outstanding customer service. We believe that every family member deserves a great hospital!

Our hospitals provide a full spectrum of services including wellness exams, immunizations, laser surgery, digital radiography, in-house laboratory services and ultrasound.

If you are looking for the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive team and feel that your qualifications are consistent with our practice philosophy, please submit your resume.

Position Overview:

The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks including assisting in appointments, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Tasks include:

• Triage patients, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the Licensed Veterinary Technicians; maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Fill prescriptions, administer medications,
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
• One or more years’ experience in veterinary environment.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 40 pounds).
• Knowledge of hospital procedures, treatment protocols; computer systems; and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.

We have 3 locations in Rockland County. Team members may be asked to move between locations at times. Great benefits and flexible scheduling.

Rockland Veterinary Care in Rockland County, NY is looking for a Veterinarian to join our amazing team!

Embark on a journey with us as we proudly introduce our trio of full-service small animal hospitals: Pomona Animal Hospital, North Rockland Animal Hospital, and Hudson Valley Animal Hospital. Nestled in the heart of Rockland County, we aren't just veterinary care providers; we're a vital part of the community's fabric.

What we offer:

• Flexible schedule with minimal weekend hours (Saturday’s only on rotation)
• Fully equipped hospital - digital radiography, ultrasound, surgery suites, and in-house laboratory. 
• Sign on/retention bonus
• Mentorship to new/recent graduates
• Excellent staff ratios, with tenured technicians.

We provide an excellent benefits package, including quality health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees. Additionally, we offer a stipend to help offset your commuting costs. Join us at Rockland Veterinary Care, where each day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends!

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Amy Younes at ayounes@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.