Veterinary Assistant- Diagnostic Imaging

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Veterinary Specialty Hospital by Ethos Veterinary Health is a large, state of the art 24-hour Specialty and Emergency Hospital located in sunny San Marcos just minutes from the beach! Our hospital is proud to be an accredited member of AAHA. We are dedicated to our clients and community, the veterinary profession, and our team. We currently have full-time openings for a Veterinary Assistant.The primary responsibility of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the veterinary medical staff. The Veterinary Assistant must embody the culture of treating every client and colleague with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam areas for use, set up and clean up for procedures and diagnostics
• Keep a clean and organized work environment
• Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Accurately take and process multiple types of radiographs
• Schedule ultrasounds (in-house and outpatient), submit studies to be reviewed, assist with ultrasound-guided aspirates and biopsies
• Assistant with patient restraint
• Assistant the radiology technician to oversee outpatient and inpatient radiology and imaging schedules, coordinate with other departments, staff and radiologists
• Possess effective communication with clients, radiologists, and specialists
• Will participate in the on-call rotation and will help patient care when the imaging department is having a slow time.
• Practice proper radiation safetyRequirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; candidates from vocational co-op programs also considered
  • Knowledge and practical application of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is requiredWe are seeking individuals who have strong emotional competencies; those that are self-aware, have infectious positive attitudes, authenticity and caring toward othersBenefits:
    • Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
    • Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
    • Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
    • VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
    • License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT's
    • Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
    • Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
    • 75% Employee Pet discount
    • Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
      • No waiting period. Health benefits are immediate upon hireEthos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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