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Veterinary Assistant - Experienced

Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital
El Cajon, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $25 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Veterinary Technician Certification
High school diploma or GED
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Description

Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. Apply today!

Position Summary
A certified or non-certified veterinary technician directly handles inpatient and outpatient care, working hand-in-hand with veterinaries. The technician may assists in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines; collecting samples and running diagnostic tests; providing client educations; and assisting with animal restraint. Technicians also may see their own appointments for procedures such as suture removal, nail trim, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, long -term medication monitoring testing, surgery admission and discharge and boarding check-in exams. Technicians directly impact doctors’ productivity, client service and patient care.

Reports to Technician Supervisor, Office Manager and all Doctors

Job Duties

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
Assist veterinarians without patient exams by taking histories if needed, vital signs and weighs as well as providing client education
Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients
Conduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients
Maintain proper care and medication administration of boarding animals and assist

Exams

Help front staff when needed prepare and maintain exam rooms and assist in exam rooms by taking vital signs and getting patient history
Collect samples and run in house testing (fecal/giardia test, HWT, etc.)
Fill prescriptions per veterinarian’s instructions
Educate clients about medication instructions and administration
Perform admission exams form patients being hospitalized, here for boarding/grooming, including weight, vital signs and when needed pre-surgical exams
Preform pre-anesthetic exam on surgery and dental patients if the veterinarian has not already assessed patients
Discharge Patients for dentistry, spay/neuter and declaw surgeries, when needed

Lab

Responsible for in-hospital lab testing such as fecal/giardia testing , pre-anesthetic test, senior screens, complete blood count, urinalysis, heartworm test, felv/fiv test, cytology etc.
Collect and prepare samples
Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
Maintain quality controls and record keeping on in- house lab equipment
Keep lab area clean
Complete proper sample preparation and paperwork for outside diagnostic lab tests

Treatment

Perform treatments noted on treatment board and in medical records (hospitalized patients, surgeries, dentistry patients, boarding medications
Assist veterinarians with daily treatments
Monitor intensive care patients
Provide nursing care
Take and process x-rays
Use and maintain IV pumps

Surgery

Admit patient scheduled for surgery and dentistry
Keep surgical materials stocked
Prepare gown and surgical packs
Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system
Prepare surgery suite
Prepare instruments Know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
Assist veterinarians with patient restraint
Assist veterinarians with induction/intubation or perform induction/intubation
Surgical preparation of patient
Monitor anesthesia closely with monitoring equipment
Help maintain anesthesia machine
Assist veterinarian performing surgery
Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia; assist with treatment if patient has reaction to anesthesia
Clean surgery site and surgical instruments after each procedure following hospital sterilization protocols
Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
Ensure hospital patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state

Dentistry

Clean, scale and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments
Perform fluoride treatments
Record dental problems in medical records and report them to veterinarians for instructions
Assist veterinarians performing oral extractions or other dental procedures
Take before-and-after digital photos for client handouts
Take and process dental x-rays

Medical Records

Update medical records with progress notes
Communicate with doctors and technicians through notations in medical notes
Record information for hospitalized patients
Write in treatment that have been done in proper template

House keeping

Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms for all surfaces including lights, tables, cabinets, walls and floors
Maintain Equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming or removing hair from keyboards, wheels and equipment
Sweep or vacuum treatment area, lab/pharmacy, exam rooms, laundry area dog runs and cat condos etc.
Clean glass windows and doors in surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms
Sweep and mop floors in all the same above areas
Keep food and drinks out of treatment area and surgery suite
Discard syringes in proper containers
Empty trash
Clean and sanitize food/water bowls
Clean cages and bedding for patients
Organize radiology gowns, gloves, badges
Scrub and polish sinks
Wipe down walls and baseboards
Clean cages
Do laundry

Administrative Duties

Log controlled drugs
Assist with inventory physical count – write on white board when low on an item
Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip and order sheet
Restock shelves and drawers

Safety

Follow OSHA requirements
Follow practices’ health and safety protocols
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Administrative

Be proficient in using our veterinary software
File lab results
Send out x-ray badges monthly if needed
Assist CSR when needed
Attend staff and department meeting

Profession Growth Duties 2%

Attend continuing education for technicians ( CE)
Network with other technicians from other practices
Read veterinary and technician journals

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in field/training
Associate’s degree in applied science, veterinary technology
State License to work as certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician

Skills Needed:

Ability to assist veterinarians and fellow staff in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery

Physical Obligations:

Able to lift patient and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
Endure sitting, standing and walking on hard surfaces for extended periods
Type information for patient records
Able to work in noisy work conditions with sound from animals and equipment
Take Safety precaution for exposure to toxin, drugs, anesthesia and radiation

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from $20-$25 hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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