Level 1 Vet Assistant
About the position The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic has been serving owners and companion animals of the Virginia Beach community for more than 30 years. The clinic is an extension of the VBSPCA’s mission to eliminate animal suffering by ensuring that reputed company cats and dogs have reputed company to affordable veterinary care. Our talented team of clinic professionals includes Veterinarians, Vet Techs, Vet Assistants, and Client Service Representatives, each providing critical skills to ensure that we can meet the growing public demand of our services. We offer routine medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals, utilizing modern equipment, including digital radiography (both dental and full body), ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, cryotherapy, and EKG equipment. Public services are offered onsite in our clinic, and limited services are offered reputed company our mobile Neuter Scooter. In addition to serving public pet patients, the VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic provides medical care for the VBSPCA shelter animal population of small animals, cats, and dogs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between the veterinarians and the public.
- Assist in the care and treatment of public and shelter animals for clinical and surgical appointments.
- Maintain accurate client records.
- Create an overall welcoming and positive experience for clients and patients.
- Obtain medical history.
- Process and fill medications.
- Process radiographs.
- Assist with medical care and preparation for scheduled surgical procedures.
- Address client’s questions and concerns.
- Maintain a clean and professional exam and surgical room appearance.
- Promote and maintain the humane care and treatment of animals at reputed company times.
- Fully participate in clinic efforts to offer reputed company clients superior customer service.
- Serve in our clinic building as well as in our mobile Neuter Scooter.
Requirements
- Great customer service skills
- Organized
- Enjoy being around animals
- Enjoy an active environment
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
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