Lead Veterinary Assistant
Our establishment offers preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, radiology consults, as well as dental surgery. In addition to customary services, Gateway Animal Hospital is expanding our practice range to home visits and farm calls, ensuring our commitment to providing compassionate pet care, everywhere. We look forward to growing our traditional and integrative veterinary medicine and services with new and exciting endeavors to exceed the expectations of our clients and their furry friends.
At North Gateway Animal Hospital, we live to care, with an emphasis on top-tier services for both pets and people. We have two thriving sites in West Virginia!
- General Practice/Small Animal clinic with some large animal
- 3 DVM clinic with dedicated support staff
- Rotating Saturdays and closed Sundays
Services Include: Wellness and Prevention, Advanced Diagnostics, Dental Care, Surgery, Laser Therapy, Boarding, Ultrasound, etc.!
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Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
We’re seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant with at least two years of leadership experience to join our dedicated and collaborative team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part not only in patient care but also in mentoring and leading our team of veterinary assistants and technicians to deliver top-notch service.
What You’ll Do:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading by example in daily technical duties and patient care
Providing guidance, support, and training to the technician and assistant team
Triage of incoming patients and effective pet restraint
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging and anesthetic monitoring
Surgical prep and assistance
Administering medications and managing treatment plans
Nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients about treatment plans and patient care
Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records
Collaborating with doctors to anticipate their needs and ensure smooth workflows