Veterinary Assistant/Technician

· Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.

· Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.

· Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.

· Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.

· Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer.

· Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.

· Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.

· Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.

· Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.

· Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.

· Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.

· Can properly care for all surgical materials and equipment; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

• Can set up clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, ear cytology and fungal cultures; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Can effectively position for and take radiographs.
• Understands the use and care of IV pumps.
• Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
• Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
• Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person