Doctors Assistant - Veterinary Scribe

Doctors' Assistant- Veterinary Scribe

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full-time Doctors' Assistant- Veterinary Scribe to join the team in our Buzzards Bay, MA, location.

About this role

The doctors' assistant (DA) is an essential member of the healthcare team and serves as an extension of the doctor. By working closely with an assigned doctor, the DA performs specific tasks that allow the doctor to concentrate on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. These tasks include communicating with other departments, patient families, and referring veterinarians, entering medical data, and providing exceptional customer service through organizational tasks that reduce wait times. This role enables you to establish a strong connection with patients and clients and to promote the human-animal-veterinary bond.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Inputting and maintaining patient records

• Supporting doctors and clients in medical visits

• Promoting patient flow to minimize client wait times and increase overall efficiency.

• Communicate effectively with the referring veterinarians and hospitals in the community.

• Patient discharges

Salary, Schedule, and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)

• The salary range for this position is $22- $24 hourly, commensurate with experience

• Schedules include days, evenings, weekends, and a holiday shift rotation.

• The initial training schedule may differ.

• Paid PTO and holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• FSA or HSA

• Long- and short-term disability

• 401K

• Uniform allowance

• Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two team member's pets.

• Full-time Veterinary Social Worker on site for employees and clients and a Company Sponsored EAP

Required Qualifications

• More than one year of experience in the veterinary hospital as a technician, liaison, or CCA, or equivalent experience in human medicine

• Sufficient computer experience (Word, Excel) and the ability to learn various veterinary software programs

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Professional-level typing skills

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately

• Excellent clear communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on your feet for long periods

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach.

Imagine being part of a team that not only values your growth as a professional but also supports it. At CCVS, investing in our employees' development is vital to achieving optimal patient care.

So why not join us and become part of the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists team? We're proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting sustainable, fulfilling careers for our team members while providing the best possible care to our community.

Additional Information

It is required that all applicants who are being considered for employment pass a drug test before beginning work as part of the commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment.