Veterinary Assistant Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital

Job description

Practice Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Elkin, NC, understands the value of the relationship between a pet and its owner and the importance of providing the best veterinary care possible to your pets. That is why we offer extensive business hours, innovative medical equipment, and a caring and qualified staff. The reason we chose the name “Animal Ark of Elkin” is because we set out to help all of God’s creatures to the best of our ability. Our veterinary services are available for dogs, cats, birds, small pocket pets, and some reptiles. We have specialized services for our avian and poultry family members. More about the Role: The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Competencies: - Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while mainta...