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Veterinary Assistant (No Weekends!)

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Posted : Thursday, February 29, 2024 01:58 PM

Overview: The purpose of the veterinary assistant is to be the veterinary technician’s primary support.
They assist in restraining pets and test set up for the examination procedure.
They aid the technicians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of some of the routine work.
They have a very significant role in freeing up the technicians to assist the veterinarian with medical procedures.
Responsibilities: Provide compassionate care to patients and clients Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks Legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy Quickly learn to use practice management software Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer 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 Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
Explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions Properly care for all surgical materials and equipment; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery 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 Effectively position for and take radiographs Understands the use and care of IV pumps Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state May be required to cross train and perform other duties Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 18 years old Previous animal care background is desirable, but not required 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 Excellent client communication skills Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely Ability to complete computer-based training

• Phone : NA

• Location : 5985 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY

• Post ID: 9146121828


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