Clinic Veterinary Assistant, Rochester

Michigan Humane; Rochester, Rochester Hills (MI, MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Humane in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Clinic Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in outpatient and hospitalized animal care.

Responsibilities include client education, administering medications, assisting in surgery, radiology, lab work, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
• May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties listed.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients and provide client education on health care topics.
• Fill, label and document prescriptions, administer medications and bandage as prescribed.
• Greet clients, lead to exam rooms, document medical history.
• Place IV catheters and monitor fluid administration, perform phlebotomy.
• Place microchips, administer vaccines and manage controlled substances.
• Assist in surgery, monitor anesthetics, prepare equipment and logs.
• Oversee recovery and maintain surgery equipment and supplies.
• Position animals for radiology and select proper x-ray technique.
• Collect and perform lab tests on samples and maintain lab functions.
• Perform nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing and keep the environment clean.
• Assist staff during humane euthanasia.

Skills

Client education

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Radiology

Surgery assistance

Animal handling

Lab testing

Nursing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinic Veterinary Assistant

Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Hours: Full-Time

The Clinic Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing veterinarians and LVTs with direct support. The Clinic Veterinary Assistant uses various technical and nursing skills to treat outpatient and hospitalized animals while providing support to the clients and the community.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients and provide client education concerning health care topics such as proper nutrition, dental procedures, medicating pets, preventative health programs, and follow up care.
• Fill, label and document prescriptions, administer medications, bandage and other treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Greet clients and lead them to exam rooms, conduct technician appointments, retrieve and document accurate medical history of patients.
• Place intravenous catheters, administer and monitor fluid administration, and perform phlebotomy.
• Place microchips, administer vaccines and manage controlled substances under veterinary supervision.
• Assist in surgery, including monitoring of anesthetics, preparation of patients and necessary surgical equipment, and maintaining required logs in surgery, lab, x-rays and other areas as required.
• Oversee patient recovery and maintenance of surgery equipment, supplies, packs, etc.
• Handle and position animals for radiological examination, making proper selection of x‑ray technique and properly identifying the radiograph.
• Collect, prepare and perform various lab tests on feces, urine, blood, skin care, and body fluids; possess full knowledge of all lab maintenance and procedures.
• Perform routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Assist other medical staff who are performing humane euthanasia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
• May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties and functions listed above.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.