Medical Assistant

Job Location

Grand Companions, Fort Davis

Function

Job Overview

The Medical assistant serves as the primary pet medical care staff for the organization. It oversees all medical care and treatment of pets owned by Grand Companions. This included daily pet handling, cleaning, administration of procedures and treatments, as well as assessments of behavior and quality of life. The position also demands extensive electronic documentation for all actions taken for all pets under our care, and coordination for pet care through various veterinarians for

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates documentation and all routine care for incoming pets, recommends pets for isolation, and identifies pets for additional examination.
• Identifies and treats necessary common medical conditions and completes proper documentation.
• Schedule all veterinarian appointments.
• Handles all medical record documentation for care of pets.
• Coordinates input and maintenance of Medical Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintains medical inventory for the organization.
• Coordinates, schedules, and transports pets to any necessary off-site medical care.
• Educates and consults with adopters about routine healthcare information.
• Understands guidelines of “Practicing Medicine without a License” and what can/cannot be done.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Daily Routine

Task and schedule driven

Skills and Knowledge

Experienced computer software and internet use and knowledge. Advanced documentation entry.

Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year with veterinarian, boarding, pet daycare, shelter, or other pet herd health situations.

Education

High School Degree. Technical or College Degree beneficial.

Software and Computer Applications

Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Basic Data Applications; Google Mail, Sheets, Docs, etc.

Demands

STAND: More than 50%

SIT: Less than 50%

WALK: More than 50%

USE HANDS to FINGER, HANDLE, or FEEL: More than 80%

STOOP, KNEEL, CROUCH, CRAWL: More than 60%

CLIMB or BALANCE: Less than 30%

TALK or HEAR: More than 80%

TASTE or SMELL: More than 30%

LIFT

UP to 10 lbs: 30% - 80%

UP to 25 lbs: More than 50%

UP to 50 lbs with assistance: More than 30%

UP to 100 lbs with Assistance: Less than 30%

PET HANDLING

Direct pet care handling: More than 90%

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16