Veterinary Assistant

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort; Wharton Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Care Clinic in Pennsylvania is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties, including pet restraint, office cleanliness, and orderly client flow.

The role emphasizes monitoring patients under anesthesia, drawing vaccinations, preparing surgery packs, maintaining medical records, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and AVMA standards while providing accurate client education.

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language.
• 0-4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties (pet restraint, office cleanliness, client flow).
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Assist in office duties, including cleaning and organization.

Skills

English language competence

Job description

The veterinary assistant will assist the Veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties. Duties will include pet restraint, office cleanliness, office organization, client triage, and any other duties assigned to the Animal Care Clinic.

• Successfully and safely restrain patients with the use of PPE when necessary.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Assist in office duties, including cleaning and organization.
• Track and organize medical records.
• Follow OSHA and AVMA standards.
• Provide accurate and current client education.
• Draw vaccinations for pets.
• Prepare surgery packs and other needs for daily veterinary care.
• Direct client to the exam room and confirm past patient history.
• Keeping up to date on veterinary standards and protocols

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language
• 0-4 years of related work experience

Qualifications

• Competence in the English language

0-4 years of related work experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be confident around clients and their pets.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time; and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The associate is routinely exposed to various pets that may bite or scratch and, on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

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