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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