Avian & Exotics Veterinary Assistant

About This Role

Provide compassionate, gold-standard veterinary care to avian and exotic patients at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS). Monitor and treat patients, maintain detailed records, and ensure clear communication with doctors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Discharge patients and educate clients about medications and home care
• Provide financial estimates and inform clients about payment methods
• Invoice all patient services and admit patients into the hospital
• Fill prescriptions and obtain client permission for diagnostics or procedures
• Return client calls in priority order, relay messages and lab results to doctors
• Handle "Cold Calls" for potential new patients and contact referring veterinarians' offices
• Stock and clean common areas, assist with laundry, washing dishes, sweeping, and mopping
• Disinfect all equipment after each patient and collect samples for lab submission
• Submit, run, review, and interpret lab tests and cytologies
• Place IV catheters and administer medications
• Induce, maintain, and recover patients from anesthesia
• Assist in procedures such as CT, ear washes, allergy testing, biopsies, and laser procedures
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and staff training

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure in fast-paced situations
• Genuine passion for animal care and commitment to patient well-being
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading)

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required, Associate's degree (A. A.) or Bachelors is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, prior experience with exotics/wildlife preferred

Nice to Have

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• Prior experience with exotics/wildlife is preferred
• Fluency in multiple languages

Benefits

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