Veterinary Assistant
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Tri-County Animal Clinic is a fast-paced walk-in clinic that treats dogs and cats. Our facility has been serving the tri-county area since the mid 1990's. We have a small town, personable feel with a wonderful support staff and very experienced doctors.Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.Essential Functions: Provide compassionate care to all patientsGreet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrivalTriage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).Calm and soothe anxious patientsAssist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraintPerform laboratory tests and take radiographsOperate and maintain hospital equipment, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviorsCommunicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)Educate clients about wellness and medicinal plansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundryBath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their releaseAdhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulationsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsMaintain accurate medical recordsShow up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shiftPromote hospital products and services and support the organizationRespond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.) Competencies: Care and Compassion - displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional supportAnimal Restraint and Safety - uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when neededCommunication - uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with othersTeam Orientation - works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goalsDependability - demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasksCleanliness Standards - consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and proceduresEnergy and Productivity - completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without promptingTime Management - manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectivelyTechnical Skills and Learning - keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the fieldCare and Use of Equipment - takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalentVet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred but not requiredExperience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferredMay consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience Position Requirements: Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation proceduresAbility to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odorsRequires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidaysDepending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawlingSome tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds) #J-18808-Ljbffr