Veterinary Assistant

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Thousand Palms (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our staff in Thousand Palms, California. Under the direction of a Practice Manager and Veterinary Doctor, you will be responsible for performing veterinary tasks and client service functions. Key duties include surgery check-ins, administering vaccines, and assisting with medical procedures. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and be able to lift 40 pounds. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a fulfilling environment dedicated to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework desirable.
• Certifications, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Dependable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgery check-ins and brief examinations of animals.
• Administer and prepare vaccines according to protocols.
• Assist veterinarians in medical procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of customer service principles

Veterinary software familiarity

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Certifications, Associate or Bachelor degree

Job description

Animal Samaritans, an animal welfare organization committed to improving the lives of animals and people, islooking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our staff.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of our Practice Manager, as well as working alongside and under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Assistant performs veterinary tasks along with client service functions.

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Surgery check-ins: Perform a brief examination of external body, ask pertinent medical questions regarding medical history.
• Create a surgical template; Record all exam and surgical information in template. (Drugs administration and surgery times).
• Assess in-take form; compare against surgical template entered; make revisions as authorized and needed.
• Take vital signs of animal including temperature, pulse and respiration.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all surgery staff.
• Make necessary additions to the patient record as is necessary and conveyed by the surgery staff.
• Enter any additional charges/ notes that may have accrued during the surgery period. (pregnancy, in-heat and medication prescribed etc.)
• Convey additional charges information; record in the patient pop-up window.
• Keep accurate account of inventory in surgery prep room (syringes, needles e-collars etc.) Provide a summary of all items in need of order to floor supervisor.
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and packs.
• Maintain and utilization surgical equipment.
• Surgery rechecks with attending veterinarian.
• Administers and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
• Monitor pets under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint.
• Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper aseptic technique.
• Assist surgery veterinarian in exam rooms.
• Prepares patient medications (two staff members must sign and check offall medication)
• Complete ear cleaning and nail trims.
• Maintain and use medical equipment such and autoclave etc.
• Monitors animal’s vital signs before and after surgery.
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal and heartworm test logs.
• Clean work areas
• Follow doctors protocol at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned including covering front desk and working in scheduling department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required. Some college level course work desirable. Certifications, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software. Veterinary software familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.