Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant  South County Animal Hospital Greenwood, AR Full-time: rotating weekends required for kennel shifts-every 3rd/4th weekend    Who we are     South County Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner,is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology.  We offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, advanced imaging, orthopedic surgery, radiology, ultrasound, laser and more.     We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients.   Role Responsibilities:  

•  Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.  
•  With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.  
•  Assist with surgeries and procedures.  
•  Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.  
•  Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.  
•  Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.  
•  Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.  
•  Be willing to support fellow team members. 
• Assist in kennel and clinic areas with cleaning, patient medications, laundry and all other duties as deemed necessary by management. 

  Experience & Skills Requirements:  

•  One year of veterinary assistant clinical experience-preferred
•  Commitment to working within a team environment 
•  Positive, will-do attitude! 
•  Strong communication and relationship-building skills 
•  Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting 
•  Professional demeanor and outgoing personality 

  Benefits – our care in action  We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits for full-time employees include: 

• Compensation-starting at $15/hr--based on experience
• ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
•  Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​  
•  Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
•  Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
•  Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
•  401k with employer contribution and no waiting period for enrollment
•  Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

  Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.