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DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS AND WANT TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AS A VETERINARY ASSISTANT?

Full Time/Part Time Positions Available!

We are looking a Veterinary Assistant level III to work in our busy ER/ICU hospital. We are open 24/7/365 and looking for someone that has open availability.

Who We Are:

We Love Pets and People. Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people. We know emergency visits aren't planned, and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our growing team and help us implement people-centric processes to create an environment where pets receive world class care and pet parents receive clarity and compassion at every step in the process.

At Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty, we work hard to deliver unparalleled care, experiences for our patients and clients. Providing fulfilling careers and enabling healthy work-life harmony aren't talking points for us, they're part of who we are. We listen to our staff to understand what matters most, and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive.

We believe learning is a life-long commitment.

Building our team, we require leaders who take the initiative to grow—and we help them do just that. Our goal is to help people be the best version of themselves. Interested in learning a new skill? Pursuing another credential? We're on your side, providing resources and support to help you fulfill your goals.

What You'll Do:

• 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 certain types of medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian and/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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 3-5 years 

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