- Ufficio in Lima, OH
Veterinary Assistant
Primary Responsibilities
Patient Care
· Provides client service and administers care to hospitalized and inpatient pets.
· Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients throughout the day.
· Generates treatment plans.
· Gathers history and reviews treatment plans.
· Coordinates care of admitted with inpatient veterinarian.
· Collects samples.
· Opens templates and enters patient history.
· Communicates orders to appropriate staff.
· Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
· Assists other team members, ensuring that all hospitalized patients are fed, watered, given their medications, and walked, and that their environments are clean and comfortable.
Medical Records
· Coordinates patients that need to be seen same day,
· Completes records, bills, and discharge instructions for each patient in a timely manner.
· Find and file charts
Client Relations
· Prepares hospital release instructions.
· Packages up items to go home (e.g., medications, food, instructions).
· Assists with the discharge of hospitalized, surgical, and dental patients.
· Answering phone calls, setting up appointments, answering questions from clients.
Personal Conduct
· Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
· Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
· Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
· Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
· Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks.
· Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
· Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
Additional Duties
· Attends departmental and staff meetings.
· Processes pharmacy requests.
· Helps with examination room appointments (if schedule and patient load allow).
· Assists staff members as needed with call-backs, and other duties as assigned.
· Keeps the treatment area clean and stocked.
· Performs other duties as directed.
At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.