Careers

As an employee of Plateau Veterinary Hospital, you will play a crucial role in supporting our veterinary team by assisting with animal restraint, handling, and basic medical procedures. You will also contribute to maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment, ensuring the comfort and well being of our patients.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive medical coverage including health, dental, and vision, paid time off, retirement, and opportunities for continued education.

Benefits (Full Time)

• On the job training
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement with employer matching up to 4%
• Discounts on pet care for personal pets

Schedule

• A minimum of 30 hours is required for full time positions
• No on call or after hours emergency calls
• Closed Sunday

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality patient care while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment. This position involves animal handling, client service, patient care assistance, cleaning, and general hospital support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and treatments
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report concerns to medical staff
• Provide basic care for hospitalized patients
• Clean and prepare kennels, cages, and treatment areas

Hospital Operations

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital
• Clean, disinfect, and restock examination rooms and treatment areas
• Prepare surgical and treatment areas as directed
• Launder hospital linens and maintain supplies
• Properly dispose of medical waste according to hospital protocols
• Ability to learn to safely handle patients, give injections, draw blood, take rectal temperatures, monitor anesthesia, clean and wrap instrument packs, fill prescriptions, and enter charges and charge out clients
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with clients and coworkers
• Arrive and be ready to work on time, or inform your supervisor in a timely fashion if you will not be there and ready to work by your scheduled time

Client Service

• Greet clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Assist with patient check in and check out as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients and hospital staff
• Provide basic patient care instructions as directed by medical staff

Administrative Support

• Restock inventory and supplies
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records
• Perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations
• Filling medications and discussing them with clients
• Cash handling and charging out clients
• Computer proficiency for chart taking and online communication with clients
• Basic phone etiquette

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn veterinary medical procedures and terminology

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently, and heavier weights with assistance
• Ability to safely restrain animals of various sizes
• Ability to work around animal dander, hair, odors, and cleaning chemicals

Desired Characteristics

• Compassion for animals and their owners
• Dependable and punctual
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Strong attention to detail