Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary

The veterinary assistant will assist the Veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties.  Duties will include pet restraint, office cleanliness, office organization, client triage, and any other duties assigned to the Animal Care Clinic.

Essential Tasks 

• Successfully and safely restrain patients with the use of PPE when necessary.


• Monitor patients under anesthesia.


• Assist in office duties, including cleaning and organization.


• Track and organize medical records.


• Follow OSHA and AVMA standards.


• Deliver compassionate nursing care.


• Provide accurate and current client education.


• Draw vaccinations for pets.


• Prepare surgery packs and other needs for daily veterinary care.


• Client communication regarding incoming patient/triage


• Direct client to the exam room and confirm past patient history.


• Keeping up to date on veterinary standards and protocols

Qualifications 

• Competence in the English language


• Computer skills


• 0-4 years of related work experience

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language


• Computer skills

0-4 years of related work experience

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to be confident around clients and their pets.


• Ability to stand for an entire shift; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time; and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.


• The associate is routinely exposed to various pets that may bite or scratch and, on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

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