Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our furry patients and supporting our dedicated veterinary team. You will be actively involved in various aspects of animal care, from assisting with medical procedures to providing compassionate support to pet owners. Your passion for animals and commitment to their well-being will shine through as you contribute to a positive and nurturing environment.

What you’ll do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
• Provide excellent care for small animals (dogs and cats only) by performing tasks such as animal restraint, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring all equipment is sanitized and ready for use.
• Engage with pet owners by answering questions, providing information on pet care, and assisting at the front desk.
• Handle laboratory samples and perform basic laboratory tests when necessary.
• Support animal husbandry practices, including feeding, grooming, and exercising animals.
• Document patient information accurately using veterinary terminology and maintain detailed records of treatments.

Basic qualifications

• Experience in animal handling and care, with a strong understanding of animal physiology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and animal catheterization procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Critical care experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in using veterinary terminology effectively in communication.
• Experience with ezyVet preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian.

Specific Duties

• Advise clients
• Admit patients
• Administer injections
• Perform venipuncture including placing IV catheters
• Take vital signs
• Properly restrain animals for examination and treatment
• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccinations
• Give treatments/medications intravenously, orally and subcutaneously
• Prepare and file records and consent forms
• Handle telephone calls
• Maintain health certificate and rabies certificate files
• Greet clients
• Dispense pet foods and supplies
• Update client/patient files

Personnel Requirements

• Education/Experience
• Certified or experienced
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Able to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with clients, veterinarians, other staff members, and community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with clients and staff
• Multi-tasking
• Listening

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance

Work Location: In person