Veterinary Assistant

Company: Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT: . We are the first and only surgery practice in Harrisburg . We're only open on Mondays (with an overnight nurse until Tuesday am) . It's the 1st practice of its kind in PA . We only do specialty surgery (TPLOs, fractures, challenging soft tissue cases etc.) . We follow Fear Free/low stress handling principles . High level anesthesia (running iso at 0.75% during a TPLO is not unusual) . High level pain management: every patient gets half a dozen pain management modalities . High level patient care: each pet gets TLC - QID - no joke . High level customer service . We have all the toys (including capnography & BP) . We're almost paperless. Our software is Rhapsody (very easy to learn) . A clear commitment to look after each other, our clients and their pets . We're a tight-knit team focused on setting the bar very high for veterinary surgery and anesthesia in the Harrisburg Region . Most patients are healthy & stable . Our X-ray gowns have unicorns (yep, seriously) . No phones! BENEFITS: This is a PT position (Mondays only) so there are no "traditional" benefits like vacation & healthcare. But we have all kinds of other perks: . Huge focus on the team . Pet care discounts . A lunch break is mandatory . Bio-breaks are mandatory . Strong positive culture . Learning & growing . Huge autonomy . High income . On the job training . Super modern practice . An amazing team to work with! . Team activities . Efficient workflow . Fun is one of our 10 core values . You will become a much stronger employee in your regular job . Gifts & surprises! . No phones! WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: . Patient admission . Participate in am & pm rounds . Work closely with the surgeon . Patient prep (from IVC placement to recovery) . Scrub in for surgery . Monitor anesthesia . Treatments & patient care . Dispense meds & supplements . Maintain medical records . Take X-rays . Grow your skills SKILLS YOU NEED TO HAVE: . Passion for the profession . Problem-solving . Self-motivation . Experience . Enthusiasm . Strong communication . Time management skills . Commitment to learning and growing . Excellent client service . High quality work . Compassionate patient care . Efficiency . Attention to detail . Excellence as a goal . Team spirit . Positive attitude . Fear free or low stress handling (we can teach you that) . Strong understanding of sterility (we can teach you that) Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $13 - $16 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty, Harrisburg , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania