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Boise Cat Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant (FT) Near Boise, ID
Veterinary Assistant
Turn your love of cats into a career! At Boise Cat Clinic, we focus on the special bond between cats and their families. Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary team, and perform many important functions in the clinic. If you are a feline advocate and you're looking for a challenging, rewarding career with opportunity for growth--apply today!
Job Details:
The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by providing support to doctors and technicians with technical and administrative work. The Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties. They typically divide their time between assisting doctors and technicians in exam rooms, preparing for and assisting with treatments and surgical procedures, laboratory testing, patient nursing and comfort, patient restraint and handling, and client service and education.
Turn your love of cats into a career! At Boise Cat Clinic, we focus on the special bond between cats and their families. Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary team, and perform many important functions in the clinic. If you are a feline advocate and you're looking for a challenging, rewarding career with opportunity for growth--apply today!
Job Details:
The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by providing support to doctors and technicians with technical and administrative work. The Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties. They typically divide their time between assisting doctors and technicians in exam rooms, preparing for and assisting with treatments and surgical procedures, laboratory testing, patient nursing and comfort, patient restraint and handling, and client service and education.
The Assistant uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care, responds quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintains high standards of patient care. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. Assistants are friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers. They multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively.
Assistants strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The Assistant provides for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable and may provide training to other members of the healthcare team.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Patient Care
- Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
- Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients’ condition.
- Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
- Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
- Administers medications and treatments to patients.
- Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
- Recovers patients from anesthesia.
- Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
- Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
- Assists with and documents patient treatments.
- Cleans and feeds patients.
- Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
- Bathes patients as needed.
- Assists with patient admits and releases as needed.
- Ensures patients leave in better condition than when they arrived (e.g., clean and with IV catheter removed).
- Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses.
- Fill prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
- Assists with lab tests as needed.
- Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Performs procedures such as nail trims, medication administration and fluid administration.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
- Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment properly.
- Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
- Removes trash from hospital, and sweeps and mops floors daily.
- Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
- Utilizes in-house inventory control procedures to ensure items are stocked appropriately.
Personal Conduct
- Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
- Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
- Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to handling routine conflict in a professional, respectful manner.
- Demonstrates an ability to give and receive feedback and coaching in a professional, respectful manner.
- Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
- Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks.
- Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
- Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
Additional Duties
- Attends departmental and staff meetings.
- Answers phone when the Client Care Specialist (receptionist) is unable to answer by third ring.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
- Basic reading, math and writing skills. Understand and competently speak and write the English language. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.
- Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to listen, speak, write, and type using professionalism and tact.
- At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems. Must have basic computer skills including being able to read information on a computer screen, navigate various software programs and internet sites, and enter information into the computer.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
We value teamwork, accountability, communication, motivation, and trustworthiness. Visit our website at www.boisecatclinic.com to learn more.
Full-Time Benefits:
Product/Service Discounts
Uniform
Paid Time Off
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
AD&D, Life, Short/Long Term Disability
Salary depends on education and experience
Product/Service Discounts
Uniform
Paid Time Off
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
AD&D, Life, Short/Long Term Disability
Salary depends on education and experience
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$29k-41k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/15/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/17/2024
WEBSITE
boisecatclinic.com
HEADQUARTERS
Boise, ID
SIZE
<25
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