Veterinary Assistant - Full-time

Veterinary Assistant - Careers At Wellhaven Pet Health div div div a href="https://wellhaven.com/"/a /div div div pCareer Opportunities with Wellhaven Pet Health/p div /div div /div div /div div /div /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers At Wellhaven Pet Health/div div div div divShare with friends!/div div a title="Share Wellhaven Pet Health via Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwellhaven.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3567756%26jbsrc%3D1022%26_%3D1765439657"/a a title="Share Wellhaven Pet Health via LinkedIn" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=truesummary=Wellhaven+Pet+Health+is+hiring%21+Veterinary+Assistant+-+Aspen%2C+COurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwellhaven.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3567756%26jbsrc%3D1024%26_%3D1765439657"/a a title="Share Wellhaven Pet Health via Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Wellhaven+Pet+Health+is+hiring%21+Veterinary+Assistant+-+Aspen%2C+CO+%23jobsurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwellhaven.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3567756%26jbsrc%3D1023"/a a title="Share Wellhaven Pet Health via Email" href="mailto:?Subject=Job%20Opening%20at%20Wellhaven%20Pet%20Health%0ABody=Hi%20%2C%0A%0AI%20wanted%20to%20share%20this%20job%20opening%20with%20you%21%0A%0ACompany%3A%20Wellhaven%20Pet%20Health%0APosition%20Title%3A%20Veterinary%20Assistant%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwellhaven.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3567756%26jbsrc%3D1025"/a /div div/div /div /div div div pCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available./p div /div div /div div /div div /div /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div divp /p div /div div /div div /div div /div/div h2Veterinary Assistant/h2 bDepartment:/b Hospital Practice Manager bLocation:/b Aspen, CObr / bSalary:/b $23 - $30 Per Hourbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3567756source=3567756-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpWellHaven Pet Health is built on a foundation of "Well People, Well Pets, Well Practice, and Well Community" it's the heart of everything we do. With over 40 hospitals and growing, we are committed to supporting our teams with a positive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Our collaborative, team-centered approach ensures that both pets and people receive the care and support they deserve. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary medicine - Come Grow with Us!/p p /p pstrongJob Summary /strong/p pThe Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the well-being of pets, educating clients, and maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care./p p /p pstrongKey Responsibilities /strong/p pMain Accountabilities:/p ul liDemonstrate proficiency in applying technical skills acquired through education and experience, which includes expertise in surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, proper restraint techniques, and strict adherence to established protocols for maintaining a sterile and safe environment/li liContribute to the day-to-day efficiency and smooth operation of the hospital/li liUtilize exceptional communication skills to engage with team members and clients effectively/li liMaintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards/li liEducate clients about Wellness Plans, offering guidance on pet care and overall health as appropriate/li liAssume responsibility for select reception duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge/li liObtain pertinent medical history and patient information/li liAssist in managing hospital supplies, including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary/li liEnsure the completion of all assigned hospital duties before the end of each shift/li liAct as an advocate for the overall success and performance of the hospital/li /ul pCustomer Service Delivery:/p ul liConsistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service/li liDemonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients/li liEffectively adapt to individual clients and their needs/li liEffectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate/li /ul pOther:/p ul liAdhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies/li liAbility to perform other job duties as assigned/li /ul p /p pstrongRequired Skills and Knowledge /strong/p pAbility to:/p ul liEnhance and acquire new veterinary technical skills such as proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and dentistry/li liWork independently and exercise good judgment/li liMulti-task effectively/li liRemain action-oriented and effectively set priorities/li liWork well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient/li liExhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise/li liComplete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions/li liLearn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)/li liProvide a high level of accountability/li /ul pExperience/Knowledge in:/p ul liHandling dogs, cats, and exotic animals/li liProviding basic animal care, such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for signs of distress or illness/li liCommon medical procedures, including administering medications, wound care, and assisting with diagnostic tests/li /ul pDemonstrates:/p ul liStrong customer service focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs/li liExcellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of emotional situations � remaining empathetic, compassionate, and approachable/li /ul p /p pstrongEducation and Experience/strong/p ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent/li li6+ months of experience in the veterinary industry/li liCompletion of an NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (preferred)/li /ul p /p pstrongWork Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements /strong/p ul liThe Vet Assistant position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position/li liHospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)/li liSchedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays/li liGood hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information/li liSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus/li liAbility to lift 50+ pounds/li liAble to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb/li liMay routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances/li /ul p /p pstrongAdditional Information/strong/p pOur hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (�WellHaven�) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous./p pWellHaven helps veterinarians, and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals./p pWe�ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of America's Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!/p pPlease learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com./p p /p pstrongWellHaven Benefits /strong/p pWellHaven offers competitive pay and a great benefits package./p pPlease review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits//p pstrongSalary Range: $23.00 - $30.00/strong/p pstrongCommitment to Diversity/strong/p pWellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law./p pIn accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at HR@wellhaven.com./p pstrongPay Transparency Disclaimer/strongbr / WellHaven Pet Health provides wage range information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. 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