What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant- Overnight position at Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC?
Do you want to be part of a team that provides the best possible veterinary care in the area? Do you want to make a positive impact in the world? Are you looking to learn new skills and grow professionally? If these questions sound like something you are looking for then you must join our team!
We are looking for Overnight Veterinary Assistants to care for animals and be an active member of our team. Full-time assistants are needed. Successful candidates must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow- through, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking is essential and punctuality is expected
Responsibilities
- Treat each patient with the highest level of compassion & care.
- Perform basic nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
- Consistent Monitoring of hospitalized patients.
- Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
- Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
- Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
- Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
- Remain current on CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
- Clean cages and walk animals
- Sterilize equipment, maintain laundry and clean examination tables and rooms
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Keep accurate records and logs Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
Hourly rate $19-$21 (based on experience)
Not available for remote work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21