Description

The Veterinary Assistant works closely with the veterinarians and technicians. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to follow instructions quickly and handle animals in situations that may be less than ideal. 

Requirements

• Assist veterinarian in restraint and treatment of patients in a variety of situations including but not limited to vaccinations, radiology, euthanasia, ultrasound and placing IV catheters. 
• Work closely with assigned veterinarian and technicians for the day’s appointments. Assist the veterinarian in preparing by proactively looking at the schedule to determine where delays and issues may arise 
• Help respond to veterinarian’s call backs and messages as directed. 
• Understand the doctor’s preferences when seeing appointments.
• Be proactive about preparing exam rooms. Clean exam room after discharging each patient. Prepare for incoming appointments based upon the appointment type such as sick pet, annual exam, new puppy or kitten etc. 
• Communicate with Client Service Representatives, Veterinarians, Technicians other VAs and clients as soon as needed and appropriate to complete your tasks. 
• Educate clients on practice recommendations regarding parasite prevention and recommended vaccines. 
• Accurately invoice clients for services rendered and inventory used/dispensed.
• Assist technician and doctors with the process of handling prescription request fulfillment.
• Properly & safely restrain animals. 
• Effectively and safely perform blood draws for necessary testing. 
• Properly run bloodwork and appropriately package and prepare for delivery according to laboratory protocol. 
• Perform nail trims.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment, including centrifuges and microscopes. 
• Keep lab and exam areas neat and clean. 
• Performed other duties as assigned.