What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Total Pet Care Hospital?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic animal healthcare environment, providing essential support to veterinarians and ensuring the well-being of animals. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal care, veterinary procedures and terminology, and also excellent communication skills. Prior experience with kennel management, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prophylactic procedures is a plus. This position is suitable for individuals passionate about pet care, animal health, and who are eager to grow their skills in a professional setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Animal Care
a) Administer animal care as the primary technical responsibility.
b)Ensure that all animals are in a clean and dry environment.
c) When indicated, ensure animals have food, water, clean litter pans, and exercise.
d)Perform treatments as indicated by the doctor, noting all treatments in medical records and/orappropriate logs.
e) Including previously prescribed medications (ophthalmic, otic, oral, topical, parenteral)
f) Inform doctor of any changes in condition of hospitalized animals, annotating observations in medical records.
g) Initiate and maintain patient logs when indicated.
2) Outpatients and drop-off duties
a) Review charts on all patients, assuring assigned diagnostic, therapeutic, and prophylactic procedures have been performed in a timely manner and that the medical record and all necessary logs have been updated accordingly.
b)Assist doctor in exam rooms and treatment room and perform such laboratory, pharmacy, or medical procedures as directed.
3) Surgery and Anesthesiology
a) Perform anesthesia and surgery prep.
b)Assist the doctor with anesthesia and surgery.
c) Monitor anesthetized animals.
d)Perform dental prophylaxis as directed by the doctor.
e) Assure proper instrument cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization.
f) Perform surgical garb laundry and surgery room cleanup.
g)Assure proper equipment and supplies are adequately stocked.
h)Provide care and maintenance of anesthesia machine and other surgery room equipment.
4) Laboratory
a) Assist and perform laboratory sampling and procedures as needed (i.e. blood sample collection and fecal collection)
b) Ensure that all lab work and associated paperwork is properly prepared and submitted tothe appropriate laboratory.
c) Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and stock of supplies
5) Radiology
a) Performs routine radiographic procedures.
b)Routine maintenance of all radiology equipment and supplies.
6) Housekeeping
a) Maintain cleanliness of hospital and grounds ensuring that all cleaning lists are followed appropriately.
b) Handling of biohazardous waste materials
General
a) Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and clients.
b) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Total Pet Care Hospital policies and procedures.
c) Maintain working knowledge of computer software utilized in hospital.
d) Assume other similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.
e) The veterinary assistant is expected to be punctual, professional in appearance (adheringto the dress/grooming code, have good hygiene and cleanliness, maintain an organized work area, and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as described above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14