Veterinary Assistant (Contract) - Medical District Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Assistant (Contract) - Medical District Veterinary Clinic

Medical District Veterinary Clinic

Job Summary

Responsible for providing support to Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians. This support includes but Is not limited to providing patient care. maintaining accurate medical records, providing clerical assistance, supporting hospital staff, and providing a high level of customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides standard paramedical support and nursing care: • Assist faculty, staff, or students in identifying , weighing, and conducting physical examinations • Communicate with clients including taking histories and providing client education and discharge instructions in emergent situations • Provide nursing care, such as monitoring patient's bodily functions and noting irregularities (temperature, respirations, heartbeat. amount and frequency of food consumption, defecation, and urination): assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheters and tubes; assisting with biopsies, care of critical and/or emergency patients , and other diagnostic testing • Operate physiological support and monitoring devises. Responsible for the maintenance of the equipment
  
  • Prepare animals and surgical area for surgical procedures; administer pre-medication for anesthesia and help in surgery under the direct supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician
  • Operate. clean, and perform maintenance of equipment or instruments(such as respirators, nebulizers. blood gas analyzers, suction units. E.C.G.. incubators, steam autoclaves, anesthesia machines, diagnostic radiographs equipment, and lab equipment). Clean, supply and maintain treatment and laboratory area
  • Collect blood. fecal, and urine supplies; prepare sample to send out for laboratory analysts and for In-house laboratories
  • Assist with preparing, administering and monitoring of a variety of analgesics, tranquilizers, drugs administered, and client communications. Enter charges into health information system
  • Maintain and update records of patient examination, treatments, drugs administered, and client communications. Enter changes into the health
  information system
  
  • Assisting in paramedical activities and to recognize and respond to physiological abnormalities such as shock, hypotenslon, renal failure, bloat, BDV, etc.
  
  
• Greet clients, admit and discharge patients and enter patient data: • Assist clients in-person and over-the-phone in a prompt, friendly, caring, and helpful manner. answer telephones and direct and/or answer client calls appropriately.
  
  • Relay instructions or follow-up inquiries by the veterinarian as requested
  • Maintain cleanliness of the reception area and exam rooms Perform other duties as requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Standing : Constantly

• Walking : Constantly

• Stairs : Occasionally

• Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently
  

Working Conditions

• Noise : Occasionally

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Occasionally
  

Additional Physical Demands

A normal office setting In a veterinary practice can be fast-paced at times and involves exposure to a variety of animals. The handling of any animal presents some element of risk or injury, including zoonotic diseases. Persons allergic to animal dander may experience discomfort in this position. This position entails restraining animals of various species for examination, The amount of physical exertion will vary with assignments. For example, the technician may be moving a 40 pound dog on and off an examination table. The effects of this position will directly affect clients, clinical staff, and students as assigned to cases.

Minimum Qualifications

Per SUCSS Class Spec

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of professional business office protocol, clerical procedures, and medical office routines.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work well with others, even in stressful situations.
• Ability to quickly learn the MDVC practice management software and accurately maintain medical records.
• Working knowledge of medical and veterinary terminology.
• Knowledge of operating computers. telephones, email, internet, faxing systems.
• Intermediate arithmetic skills.
• Possess knowledge of companion animals and ability to work around animals.
• Ability to multitask as well as provide complete follow through.
• Position requires a great deal of tact. diplomacy, and patience.
• The employee will need to continuously develop new methods and skills dealing with clients and clinical staff successfully.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4079 - Veterinary Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/15/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on ________________. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact _____________. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1018706
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu