Veterinary Assistant
Company: East Bay Veterinary Clinic
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
We are a very small close nit clinic looking for an energetic go
getter personalitythat will complete our "family."
Responsibilities:
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.Tasks
include: Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and
administer medication as directed by the Licensed Veterinary
Technicians; maintain accurate medical records.Assist doctors and
technicians with the administration of medications or with patient
restraint.Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.Operate and
maintain hospital equipment including EKG, fluid pump, syringe
pump, 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 behaviors.Maintain the cleanliness
of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities
using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals;
complete laundry.Other duties may be assigned if working in a
specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology,
cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:High school diploma, GED or
equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.One or more
years experience in veterinary environment performing above
duties.Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that
requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant
motion.Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially
hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic
diseases, and unpleasant odors.Requires knowledge of hospital
procedures, treatment protocols; computer systems; and terminology
used in a veterinary hospital. Must be flexible with scheduling and
able to work some weekends and holidays.
How to Apply:
Full time benfits packages include medical, dental, vision, 401k,
continuing education, uniform allotment, vacation, COVID leave and
discounts on pet care. Apply Online at PetVetCareers.com
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