What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic?
Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Roseville, California. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude that is detail oriented and committed to quality work that is willing to work with small animals, exotics, and avian species.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Must have 1-2 years experience working in a veterinary practice setting.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Minimum of 18 years old.
-Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
-Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
-Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
-Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
-Has excellent client communication skills.
-Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
-May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
-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 keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.
-Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
-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 properly care for all surgical materials and equipment.
-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.
Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic offers competitive compensation dependent on level of experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What made you apply to this opening?
Experience:
- Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22