Companion Animal Clinic Veterinary Assistant Blacksburg, Virginia,

Companion Animal Clinic Veterinary Assistant

Companion Animal Clinic
, located just a few miles from the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a highly recognized practice focusing on companion animals and exotics. We have an established team of skilled veterinarians, one of which is experienced with exotics, and multiple LVTs on staff. Each veterinarian is supported by one to two assistants. In addition to being an AAHA practice, Companion Animal Clinic upholds a "No Poke Program" cultivated by our lead LVT to reduce stress and anxiety for pets.

We offer a variety of equipment and capabilities including a surgical suite, dental suite with a dental x-ray, digital radiography, and ultrasound, as well as medical and vacation boarding!

Here at Companion Animal Clinic, we are looking to hire a part-time veterinary assistant team member to add to our team! The Veterinary Assistant works closely with the veterinarians in appointments. The veterinary assistant must be able to follow instructions quickly and handle animals in situations that will vary with each patient.

• Assist veterinarian in restraint and treatment of patients in variety of situations including but not limited to vaccinations, radiology, euthanasia, ultrasound, acupuncture and placing IV catheters.
• Work closely with the assigned veterinarian for the day’s appointments. Assist the veterinarian in preparing by proactively looking at the schedule to determine where delays and issues may arise.
• Help respond to veterinarian’s call backs and messages as directed.
• Understand the doctor’s preferences when seeing appointments.
• Be proactive about preparing exam rooms. Clean the exam room after discharging each patient. Prepare for incoming appointments based upon the appointment type such as sick pet, annual exam, new puppy or kitten etc.
• Communicate with Service Coordinators, Veterinarians, other OPAs and clients as soon as a delay in appointments is known.
• Promptly and correctly enter vaccine history from external records in Cornerstone.
• Educate clients on recommended heartworm and flea & tick products as well as vaccine information and potential reactions.
• Accurately enter charges for appointments into the Patient Visit list in Cornerstone.
• Fill all daily Rx requests after doctor approval before the end of the day following CAC protocol.
• Properly & safely restrain animals.
• Effectively and safely perform blood draws for necessary testing.
• Properly run bloodwork and appropriately package and prepare for delivery according to laboratory protocol.
• Call clients whose pets have negative fecal and 4DX results.
• Prepare and interpret fecal and ear cytologies per CAC protocol.
• Perform nail trims.
• Coordinate appropriate paperwork for health certificates.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment, including centrifuges and microscopes.
• Keep lab and exam areas neat and clean.
• Answer phones after 3 rings unless actively working with a patient or client or assisting someone who is.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Knowledge areas:
Customer & Personal Service;
Clerical;
Biology;
English Language

Skills & Abilities

Required:

Active Listening;
Speaking;
Time Management;
Service Orientation;
Writing & Typing;
Flexibility and Strength;
Manual Dexterity

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Companion Animal Clinic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to…