Full Time Veterinary Assistant

Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service.

* Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.
* Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records.
* Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
* Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance.
* Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital.
* Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites,
* Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.
* Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns.
* Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes.
* Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.

Ideal candidate:
* 6 months of veterinary experience preferred for new applicants and/or credentials are plus, but not required
* Excellent listening and communication skills.
* Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
* Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations, able to multitask
* Ability to act as a team player.