Job Purpose:
Supports animal care by determining animal requirements; assisting during exams and surgeries; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment.
Duties:
* Determines animal requirements by reviewing care plans and records.
* Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; explaining animal's status to client.
* Assists doctor during surgical procedures; includes prepping surgical suite, monitoring oxygen levels, heart rate, and appearance of patient.
* Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; administering medications; collecting samples.
* Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sanitizing and disinfecting holding and support areas; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes.
* Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock and verifying receipt.
* Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Management, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Action Oriented, Multi-tasking, Energy Level, Patience, Lifting
M-S/EOE/V/D
If you are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of pets, we encourage you to apply for the Veterinary Assistant position. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Veterinary: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
