Full-time Doctors Assistant

Company: VCA Antech, Inc.
Location: Sparks
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:

Doctor Assistant

VCA Baring Blvd Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Full time Doctors Assistant to join our team.

At VCA Baring Blvd Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement - your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal - very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations.

We're looking for a personable yet highly professional "service extraordinaire" to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets.

Why We Need You

As the face of VCA Baring Blvd, the Doctors Assistant sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The Doctors Assistant is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for:

• Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.
• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments.
• Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times-both inside and outside.

The Doctor Assistants will also provide the following support in the back of the hospital.

• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• surgical preparation and assisting with monitoring
• dentistry monitoring
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA Baring Blvd, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload.
• You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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