Veternary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Required skills and abilities:

1) Must be conscientious, dedicated, and have a love for animals.

2) Must be able to manage other employees and delegate responsibility.

3) Must have good organizational skills

4) Must be able to prioritize assignments and be efficient in time management.

5) Must have good math, reading, filing, and good computer skills.

6) Must be able to educate themselves and clients in proper animal care.

7) Must be client oriented and have good communication skills.

8) Must be on time and adhere to work schedule.

9) Must work well with Veterinarian and other staff members.

10) Must have good record keeping skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

1) Care and upkeep of kennel (indoor and outdoor).

2) General care of boarders and hospitalized patients.

3) Animal Restraint.

4) Launders clinic towels, bedding, and smocks.

5) Surveillance of kennel and animals throughout day.

6) Thorough cleaning and disinfection of kennel, cages,and runs.

7) Assists Veterinarian when so directed.

8) Performs routine treatments and data collection.

9) General cleaning of surgery/treatment area daily.

10) Assists in surgery preparation, anesthesia, and treatments.

11) General medical record keeping.

12) Secures drugs and supplies for Veterinarian when so directed